Lead Finance Business Partner

Grade UE09: £63,606 – £78,469 per annum, pro rata if part time
CSG / Finance Directorate
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Open-ended (permanent)
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We are looking for a Lead Finance Business Partner to join our team working with the College of Science & Engineering. This role will work closely with the senior management of the College to provide strategic insight, analysis and advice enabling the delivery of high-quality, accurate financial forecasting and reporting on performance to support the ongoing financial sustainability of the University.

This role is a key management/leadership position within the business partnering team, setting direction and development for a team of business partners and advocating the consistent application of finance policy and procedures across the College.

Full-time; we are also open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns and requests for hybrid working that combines remote and on-campus work.

Please include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter outlining how your experience is relevant to this role

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages. On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role.

The closing date for applications is 1 st July 2026. Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm (UK time). Interview dates will be confirmed; interviews will be held in person.

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award and is a member of the Race Equality Charter and a Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion. We promote an inclusive environment for all staff.

The Finance Department is responsible for the effective financial management, stewardship and long-term financial health of the University, which has a turnover in excess of £900m per year. It provides expert financial guidance for key decision-making and ensures the effective provision of services and information for the financial conduct of the University’s business.