Finance Business Partner (Faculty of Science and Health)

The Faculty of Science and Health brings together six academic departments and schools that make diverse contributions to the University’s strategic mission as a globally competitive, research-intensive and student-focused institution.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive Finance Business Partner with a strength in communicating complex financial information to a variety of Faculty stakeholders, reporting to the Faculty Accountant. You will work closely with colleagues across the faculty senior management team providing them with a high quality and professional financial support service. Your main responsibilities will include financial planning and forecasting, budgetary control and regular reporting

The successful candidate will have an accountancy qualification of fully AAT or considerable progress with a CCAB body. You will have substantial experience of working in a similar role and have excellent analytical and IT skills. You will also be a strong team player and have the ability to work effectively on your own initiative. The ideal candidate will be confident, proactive, deadline driven, and possess the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. If you feel that you have the skills, experience, drive and can demonstrate meeting at least the essential criteria in the job Personal Specification we would like to hear from you.

This is a part-time role which will be based at the university Colchester campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and there is access to on-site childcare. Travel schemes are also available.

This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit and friendly team that is responsible for delivering all of the financial management and management accounting needs of a large and growing science faculty.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Andrew Munuo, Faculty Accountant Science and Health, Email: amunuo@essex.ac.uk

The deadline for applications is 19 February 2023

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed

A full list of the duties and skills and qualifications required for this role can be found within the job pack.

Please use the 'Apply' button to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role. You will also find details of how to make your application here.

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