Finance Business Partner

Salary: £36,636 to £38,784 per annum, progression to £46,049. Fixed‑term 24 months. Closing date 21 June 2026.

We are looking for a seasoned Finance Business Partner to support our Transformation Programme at Newcastle University. The role will deliver high‑quality financial management, advisory support and strategic guidance to the Transformation leadership team across a varied portfolio of projects.

• Provide financial support to the Director of Transformation and senior teams, including regular reporting and presentation of performance.
• Prepare transformation benefit cases, plans and quarterly financial forecasts to drive budget compliance.
• Implement a review process to track programme benefits and deliver actionable recommendations.
• Advise externally on financial matters across finance and transformation teams.
• Deliver financial control and ensure adherence to University policies and procedures.
• Build financial capability by delivering training and workshops.
• Collaborate with the wider Financial Performance team and other Finance colleagues to share best practice.
• Cover other Finance Business Partner roles as required.

• Part or qualified CCAB Accountant or equivalent standard, minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Significant experience in management accounting and reporting within a complex organisation.
• Advanced IT proficiency (Microsoft Office, SAP) and familiarity with data systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for financial information delivery across varying levels of understanding.

• Advanced IT proficiency (Microsoft Office, SAP) and familiarity with data systems like data warehouses.
• Significant experience in management accounting and reporting.
• Skilled in analysing complex data using structured techniques and identifying trends.
• Experienced in working within large, complex organisations to support cross‑functional collaboration.
• Competent in planning workloads, managing tasks, and maintaining accurate records and audit trails.
• Effective communicator who tailors messages appropriately across various formats and audiences.

• Analytical mindset and the ability to identify key issues and probe deeper into data.
• Organised, detail‑oriented, structured and methodical approach to work.
• Time‑efficient and prioritises effectively to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Customer‑focused attitude, valuing collaboration and service excellence.
• Clear, concise communicator who adapts tone and delivery to audience needs.
• Positively engaged, taking ownership of tasks and showing commitment to improvement.
• Understands organisational goals, sensitive to wider priorities and aligned with team objectives.

We offer a generous holiday package, pension schemes and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Newcastle University is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society.