Assistant Financial Planning and Strategy Analyst

Closing date: 23:59 GMT 22nd June 2025
Interviews will be held: week commencing 30th June 2025

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an experienced financial planning and strategy team. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and keen to pursue a career in business partnering.

This post is part of the Finance Planning and Strategy team, led by the Deputy Director of Finance, and includes Business Partners (FBP), Analysts and Accounts Assistants.

This role provides analytical information and support to the Finance Business Partners (FBP), providing relevant and reliable financial and management information alongside customer focussed support to budget holders and other stakeholders across the University.

You will have :

• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• The ability to organise and prioritise work accurately
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Excel amongst others
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Currently working towards a recognised accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ CIPFA/ACA)
• Experience budgeting and forecasting within a large organisation.

Contact Name: Anne-Marie West
Contact Job Title Finance: Business Partner
Contact Email address: a.west@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Sarah Bartlett
Alternative Contact Job Title: Finance Business Partner
Alternative Contact Email address: s.l.bartlett@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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