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Closing Date: 14/09/2025

Location: Brighton

Salary: GBP23,920 GBP27,040

At BIMM University, we're more than just an educational institution – we're a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, we offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Our commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets us apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

As Finance Analyst you will work closely with our team of four Finance Business Partners and play a key role in supporting the month–end process, ensuring accurate financial information is delivered on time to help drive effective decision–making across the University.

This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience across a range of financial processes in a busy and supportive environment. You ll be able to develop your skills while building a strong foundation in management accounting and financial analysis, providing a solid platform for progression in your finance career.

• Prepare monthly reconciliations and journals to ensure accurate reporting.


• Carry out cost analysis, allocation reviews, and control checks.


• Assist with the bi–weekly capital expenditure process.


• Prepare and process monthly accruals and prepayments.


• Support the Finance Business Partners with reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.


• Gain exposure to a broad range of finance processes, building your technical expertise and understanding of how finance supports wider strategic and operational goals.

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach.


• Experience in a fast–paced business or finance function.


• Familiarity with finance systems.


• Strong MS Excel skills.


• Excellent numerical ability, accuracy, and attention to detail.


• General business or commercial awareness.


• An interest in, or intention to begin, studying towards an accountancy qualification (AAT, CIMA, ACCA, or similar).

We are a values–led organisation, meaning our core values underpin all that we do:

Believe in Everyone. Challenge the Norm. Grow Together. Do the Right Thing. Own It.

In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

• 25 days holiday per year (FTE)


• SMART pension


• A comprehensive benefits package

We continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that we truly represent our diverse communities. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in our organisation.

We are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of our students therefore, all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.

Interested in this opportunity, click apply and you will be redirected to our careers website to complete your application.