Summary: The Finance Business Partner role at the University of Bristol involves providing financial support to the Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences, focusing on optimizing financial performance and advising key stakeholders. This position requires collaboration with various departments to achieve financial goals, including budget setting and reporting. The role is fixed-term maternity cover, starting in May 2025, with a blend of remote and on-site work. The successful candidate will be an experienced accountant with strong communication and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business partnering with key stakeholders to provide financial advice and support decision-making.
• Producing Management Information with assistance from a Finance Analyst.
• Leading the faculty’s annual budget setting and ensuring delivery through monthly forecasting and reporting.
• Interpreting and sharing financial performance data, including revenue and capital expenditure.
• Identifying areas for cost savings, efficiencies, and improvements.

Key Skills:

• Experience as a dynamic accountant.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Expertise in reporting financial information to diverse audiences.
• Aptitude for working autonomously and as part of a team.

Salary (Rate): 55295

City: City Of Bristol

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other