Finance Business Support Partner - Estates & Facilities

The University of Huddersfield has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Business Partner to support the University’s strategic and operational objectives within Estates & Facilities.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Estates & Facilities, you will be a member of the Estates & Facilities Senior Leadership Team, and you will also work closely with the University’s Central Finance Team. You will provide high-quality financial insight, challenge, and decision support to senior stakeholders and budget holders.

You will lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance management for Estates & Facilities, working closely with Directors, Heads of Estates & Facilities disciplines, and operational managers. Through strong business partnering, you will support effective decision-making and contribute to the successful delivery of the Estates Strategy.

• Providing proactive financial advice, insight and challenge
• Leading annual planning, forecasting and budget reviews
• Developing financial models and analysis for business cases, projects, leases and statutory returns
• Supporting month-end, mid-year and year-end processes
• Supporting capital planning and capital project cost reporting
• Identifying financial risks, efficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Managing and developing staff
• Representing Estates & Facilities at University committees and working groups

You will be a qualified accountant (ACMA, ACCA, ACA or CIMA), or part-qualified with a requirement to achieve full qualification within the 12-month probationary period and have experience in a business partnering role within a large or complex organisation. You will be confident influencing senior stakeholders, and you will also demonstrate:

• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• The ability to translate complex financial information into clear advice
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft 365, and adaptability to new systems
• A commitment to equality, diversity, customer service and the University’s values

We offer an excellent employment package including hybrid working, blending a mix of remote and on-campus working (dependent on work duties).

The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive, supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Leader, Stonewall Gold Award holder and Top 100 Employer, Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder.

Informal enquiries are welcome to Heather Kerrick, Assistant Director of Estates and Facilities via email:

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