Business Partner

We are looking for an exceptional Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team and play a pivotal role in supporting strategic decision-making across the University. The successful candidate will be an accomplished relationship builder, capable of working effectively with stakeholders at all levels. The Postholder will have the confidence and credibility to influence and challenge senior colleagues constructively, ensuring that financial considerations are embedded within decision-making and that opportunities and risks are clearly understood. The Successful candidate will be recognised as a source of financial expertise and guidance, able to translate complex financial information, processes and ways of working into clear, practical and business-friendly advice. With exceptional written and verbal communication skills, the postholder will be equally comfortable presenting to senior leadership teams, facilitating discussions with operational managers and producing high-quality financial reports and analysis. Comfortable managing competing priorities and working under pressure, the successful candidate will maintain a focus on delivering results while building positive and productive working relationships. Through collaborative approach, commercial awareness and commitment to continuous improvement, the successful candidate will make a significant contribution to the University's success.