Finance Business Partner

Hours: 35 per week

Contract type:  Permanent

Vacancy Reference: 23/30

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to act as the primary interface between Finance and the academic and non-academic areas of the University.  You will be significantly involved in the budget planning cycle and will manage both income and costs for month end reporting.

To be successful, you will be a qualified accountant with a relevant University degree and management accountant experience.   You will have a background of using financial systems (ERP) and accounting standards (IFRS) with strong proficiency in Excel.   You will also have fantastic interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and work closely with budget holders and internal stakeholders.  

This is an exciting opportunity for a financially strong candidate to be involved in shaping the financial position of the company.

About us

Regent’s University London is a private university right in the heart of Royal Regent’s Park. We offer bespoke undergraduate and postgraduate education that begins with the individual, focussing on each student’s talents, potential, and aspirations.

Our study areas include business and management; liberal studies and humanities; fashion and design; film, media and performance; psychotherapy and psychology; as well as pathway qualifications in English language and other modern foreign languages.

We are a small, friendly and supportive University offering great benefits for our staff including:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional discretionary closure days over the Christmas period
• Beautiful campus in the heart of Regent's Park, a short walk from Baker Street and Great Portland Street stations
• A range of great facilities on our stunning campus including free tea and coffee, flexible working spaces and free use of the campus tennis court and sport pitch
• Membership of a group personal pension scheme with a 7% minimum contribution by the University, with up to 10% contribution by the University
• Loans of up to £10,000, to include covering daily travel costs, rental deposits and bicycles
• Benenden medical cover - allowing access to medical services where there is delay in receiving NHS treatment 
• Employee discount service
• £6 a day allowance to spend in University catering outlets (when onsite)
• Free language classes (free places are subject to availability)
• Blended (hybrid) and flexible working supported across the University, depending on the requirements of the role

How to apply

Please provide a current CV along with a cover letter/statement outlining why you are suitable for the role (referencing your skills and experience against the person specification in the Job Description).   Candidates who do not provide a full application (including cover letter/statement) may not be considered.

Please upload your documents in pdf format where possible. Our system will limit you to the upload of 4 documents only with a maximum file size of 10MB per document.

Closing date: 11:45pm on Sunday 16^th April

Our goal is to foster and celebrate a diverse and inclusive workplace with a sense of belonging; we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds.

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