Finance Business Partner

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.

The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Finance Business Partner to join our team on a two-year fixed-term role to provide financial support to our Transformation programme.

The role will provide high-quality financial management, advisory support, and strategic guidance to the Transformation leadership team across a varied portfolio of projects. Working closely with senior academic and professional service leaders, you'll help shape informed decision-making, support effective budget management, track and record programme benefits and contribute to delivering University wide benefit from the programme.

As a Finance Business Partner supporting our Transformation programme, you will:

• Work closely with senior leaders to turn financial data into clear, actionable insights.
• Present concise performance updates and recommendations.
• Prepare benefit cases and track progress against a range of projects.
• Assist with preparation of business cases to support strategic investments and long-term planning.
• Promote best practice across the finance team.

We're looking for individuals with significant experience in management accounting and reporting within a complex organisation, and the ability to translate financial information for non-finance colleagues. You'll bring a proactive, solutions-focused mindset, be comfortable working independently, and adopt a collaborative, team-oriented approach. We welcome and value diverse perspectives and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

To provide a comprehensive financial management, advisory and guidance service to support our Transformation programme.

If you're ready to advance your finance career while helping shape the future of a world-class University, we'd love to hear from you. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to Neil Bonnington, neil.bonnington@newcastle.ac.uk.

Please note this is a full-time, fixed-term position for 24 months.

Please upload a CV and cover letter when applying.

Interviews will be held on the 1st July 2026.

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