Finance Business Partner
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £45,547 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | SS7 1TW |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | USP College |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | SR1909 |
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Vacancy details
Salary £45,547
Reference No. SR1909
Cross Campus
37 hrs / week|52 weeks / year
Permanent
Job Details
As a member of the College Management Team, the Finance Business Partner will report to the Chief Finance Officer (CFO).
This role is responsible for managing the Finance business support function, including budget forecasts and planning, payroll management, monthly reconciliations, and budget control, ensuring efficient and effective resource deployment.
The Finance Business Partner will maintain extensive contact with both internal and external customers, providing effective leadership and management, and leading financial support for all college budget managers.
Additionally, the role supports the CFO in strategic leadership and planning to ensure USP College delivers its financial plan and maintains strong financial health.
Duties & Responsibilities
Financial Strategy and Analysis: Develop and implement the college’s financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis aligned with strategic goals.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Prepare annual and periodic budgets and forecasts and develop financial plans.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with college Curriculum and Business Support departments to understand their needs and ensure financial strategies align with college objectives.
Financial Stability and Compliance: Ensure legal compliance, financial solvency, and risk management through robust controls and alignment with audit and funding standards.
Team Leadership: Line manage the Payroll Officer and collaborate with the Finance Manager and Finance Team in preparing monthly management accounts and annual year-end processes.
Process Improvement: Continuously review and enhance financial procedures and internal control processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.
Strategic Participation: Actively contribute to the College Management Team and support strategic projects including capital investments and procurement initiatives.
Communication & Training: Clearly communicate financial information to diverse audiences and provide training to non-finance staff.
Reporting & Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis, prepare management reports, and offer data-driven recommendations.
Service Delivery: Deliver high-quality, customer-focused financial services across campuses, ensuring accessibility and responsiveness.
External Relationships: Maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, regulators, and contractors.
Flexibility & Professionalism: Demonstrate adaptability, professionalism, and effective time management in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment.
Job Requirements:
Essential:
Part Qualified/Studier or qualified by experience
Knowledge and experience of payroll and payroll systems
Proficiency in financial software and systems
Experience of working successfully with external stakeholders and partners
A solid understanding of financial concepts, accounting principles, and budgeting processes
Desirable:
Educated to degree level and ACA/ICAEW/ICAS or Relevant post-graduate qualification
Experience gained from FE, ideally from a grade 2 college
Knowledge of funding in the FE sector
Experience of change management, restructures, mergers and acquisition
The right candidate will have:
High standards of communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to present clear, fact-based analysis
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding leadership strategy and demonstrable leadership skills
Commitment to educational values
Ability to work flexibly to meet changing needs
Ability to work effectively as a team member
High level of personal integrity and confidentiality
Commitment to equality of opportunity
Appropriate professional appearance
Ability to work at an accelerated pace and implement change
Ability to multitask and remain motivated in a high-pressure environment
Why choose us?
Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.
What we offer:
A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn
Excellent pension provision
Annual Staff Awards
CPD days - opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching
Free onsite parking
Staff appreciation days
Eye care vouchers
Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant
Well-being days & activities
Electric Vehicle Scheme*
Discounted gym membership
Hybrid Working available
Fully immersive teaching rooms allow simultaneous online teaching at multiple locations
Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance
* subject to terms & conditions
Salary £45,547
Reference No. SR1909
Cross Campus
37 hrs / week|52 weeks / year
Permanent
Job Details
As a member of the College Management Team, the Finance Business Partner will report to the Chief Finance Officer (CFO).
This role is responsible for managing the Finance business support function, including budget forecasts and planning, payroll management, monthly reconciliations, and budget control, ensuring efficient and effective resource deployment.
The Finance Business Partner will maintain extensive contact with both internal and external customers, providing effective leadership and management, and leading financial support for all college budget managers.
Additionally, the role supports the CFO in strategic leadership and planning to ensure USP College delivers its financial plan and maintains strong financial health.
Duties & Responsibilities
Financial Strategy and Analysis: Develop and implement the college’s financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis aligned with strategic goals.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Prepare annual and periodic budgets and forecasts and develop financial plans.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with college Curriculum and Business Support departments to understand their needs and ensure financial strategies align with college objectives.
Financial Stability and Compliance: Ensure legal compliance, financial solvency, and risk management through robust controls and alignment with audit and funding standards.
Team Leadership: Line manage the Payroll Officer and collaborate with the Finance Manager and Finance Team in preparing monthly management accounts and annual year-end processes.
Process Improvement: Continuously review and enhance financial procedures and internal control processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.
Strategic Participation: Actively contribute to the College Management Team and support strategic projects including capital investments and procurement initiatives.
Communication & Training: Clearly communicate financial information to diverse audiences and provide training to non-finance staff.
Reporting & Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis, prepare management reports, and offer data-driven recommendations.
Service Delivery: Deliver high-quality, customer-focused financial services across campuses, ensuring accessibility and responsiveness.
External Relationships: Maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, regulators, and contractors.
Flexibility & Professionalism: Demonstrate adaptability, professionalism, and effective time management in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment.
Job Requirements:
Essential:
Part Qualified/Studier or qualified by experience
Knowledge and experience of payroll and payroll systems
Proficiency in financial software and systems
Experience of working successfully with external stakeholders and partners
A solid understanding of financial concepts, accounting principles, and budgeting processes
Desirable:
Educated to degree level and ACA/ICAEW/ICAS or Relevant post-graduate qualification
Experience gained from FE, ideally from a grade 2 college
Knowledge of funding in the FE sector
Experience of change management, restructures, mergers and acquisition
The right candidate will have:
High standards of communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to present clear, fact-based analysis
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding leadership strategy and demonstrable leadership skills
Commitment to educational values
Ability to work flexibly to meet changing needs
Ability to work effectively as a team member
High level of personal integrity and confidentiality
Commitment to equality of opportunity
Appropriate professional appearance
Ability to work at an accelerated pace and implement change
Ability to multitask and remain motivated in a high-pressure environment
Why choose us?
Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.
What we offer:
A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn
Excellent pension provision
Annual Staff Awards
CPD days - opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching
Free onsite parking
Staff appreciation days
Eye care vouchers
Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant
Well-being days & activities
Electric Vehicle Scheme*
Discounted gym membership
Hybrid Working available
Fully immersive teaching rooms allow simultaneous online teaching at multiple locations
Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance
* subject to terms & conditions
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