Deputy School Finance Business Partner (Fixed Term)

Deputy School Finance Business Partner (Fixed Term) The Finance Division is implementing a Financial Transformation Project across the University; you will be an integral part of driving change management initiatives and its implementation in the School and its Institutions. You will have the opportunity to be involved with finance transformation projects including Financial Systems Replacement (FSR) and Enhanced Financial Transparency (EFT).This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative team based in the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences School Office, to work alongside:the Council of the School,the Head and Deputy of the SchoolSenior academics and professional staff across the Schools InstitutionsOther School Office professorial staff.The RoleWorking with the School Finance Business Partner, you will provide strategic and operational financial leadership, business partnering and planning, providing decision support and lead on developing outstanding management information for the Schools stakeholders.You will manage a team of 11 staff situated both in the School Office and situated in Faculties across the School, you will be responsible for the day to day running of the School Office finance function. As well as lead on financial budgeting and forecasting, in line with University planning processes.Your SkillsYou will be a qualified accountant with significant post-qualified operational experience gained in complex matrix organisations.Experience in the HE sector is not essential but would be advantageous.You will have experience managing a medium to large team, planning team workload and providing management support.You will have strong influencing and analytical skills and be able to demonstrate excellent communication.You will be leading, alongside the Finance Business Partner, an outstanding existing team and will be a key player in continuing to build and expand the excellent professional and supportive relationship this team has with those they work alongside.BenefitsThe University offers an excellent benefit package including:41 annual leave, inclusive of Bank HolidaysDefined benefits pension schemesFlexible working optionsFamily-friendly initiativesCareer development opportunitiesSupport for health & mental wellbeingLocationThe University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows. This arrangement is subject to change and will not form a part of the contractual terms of the role.Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check.Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.We are partnering with Pure Resourcing Solutions ( ) to recruit to this role as part of our backfill campaign, as well as a flexible workforce of around 30 people to 'backfill' the finance function and create the capacity for permanent staff secondments. To apply for this role or any of the other backfill roles please apply through the link to Pure's website Pure Resourcing Solutions (prs.uk.com).If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Beverley Housden, School Finance Business Partner at: ##### you have any questions the application process, please contact a Recruitment Administrator at ##### .The closing date for applications is 29 May 2024. The interviews date for the role are planned for w/c 10 June 2024.Please quote reference AG41643 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.Further informationFurther Information - Deputy Finance Business Partner - HSS
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