Finance Business Partner

Company description:

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Job description:

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join the management accounts team supporting the Biosciences Institutes in the Faculty of Medical Sciences based within Newcastle University's Finance Hub. The Hub is a large team of skilled and experienced colleagues who manage the financial business activities of the University. We provide a professional and proactive service to our students, colleagues and stakeholders. We are committed to supporting the personal and professional development of our team.

As a key member of the Finance community, you will have responsibility for supporting the financial management of the Faculty's Schools and Institutes. You will lead on the development of short to medium term financial plans for the academic unit, provide regular reporting and have responsibility for the quarterly forecasts. As well as working with finance colleagues, you will engage day to day with the School and Institute leadership teams of non-Finance professionals with a focus on supporting decision-making and assisting in the delivery of strategic and operational activities. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are essential.

Informal enquiries are welcomed, please contact Wayne Younger, Deputy Head of Faculty Finance wayne.younger@ncl.ac.uk

To apply, please click on the above 'Apply' button to complete an online application and upload a CV and a cover letter. Please complete any application questions as directed. Your cover letter is a supporting statement and you should outline how you meet the essential criteria of the role and evidence this with examples.

Key Accountabilities

• Production and financial management of the academic unit’s annual budget and plans, including regular reporting and forecasts

• Implementation of an effective budget and forecast review process  at academic unit level

•  Assisting the Head and Deputy Head of Faculty Finance, contribute to the continued development of financial reporting across the Faculty to support accurate financial analysis and the production of commentaries

• Provision of high quality financial management information

• Development and presentation of business cases and financial appraisals

• Provision of advice and guidance to budget holders and School / Institute staff

• Provision of effective financial controls and governance

The Person 

 Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

• Experience of offering a high level of financial support which should include the analysis of reports and the presentation of performance

• Experience in the preparation of detailed annual budgets, plans and quarterly financial forecasts

• Experience of working effectively within a complex financial environment

• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills and have highly developed IT skills

• As an effective team player, you will be highly motivated and organised, adaptive to change and should display initiative in bringing forward new ideas coupled with a practical approach to problem solving

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