Finance Business Partner
| Posting date: | 09 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £47,389 to £56,535 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 September 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Aston University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0565-24 |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join us as a Finance Business Partner within the Business Finance Team to ensure the provision of high standard business partnering support for our Schools and Professional Services Departments by working closely with Deans, Directors and their teams.
As a Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for driving improvements in financial performance in a specific Academic or Professional Service area of the University by providing leadership, guidance and support on financial information and business performance. This will include leading the day-to-day budgeting and forecasting across the budget areas, completing month-end and year-end processes, completing external returns as well as management reporting.
The successful candidate will have relevant finance partnering experience and possess a recognised professional accountancy qualification. Excellent teamwork and communication skills, along with an enthusiasm and willingness to contribute to the development of the wider team are essential as is the ability to build relationships to challenge and influence decision making at all levels of the organisation.
What we offer:
Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
Excellent training and development opportunities.
A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
Great family-friendly policies.
On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.
For informal enquiries about this position, you can contact Tejinder Malhi, Head of Business Finance (t.malhi1@aston.ac.uk)
This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role.
Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.
Click here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility.
As a Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for driving improvements in financial performance in a specific Academic or Professional Service area of the University by providing leadership, guidance and support on financial information and business performance. This will include leading the day-to-day budgeting and forecasting across the budget areas, completing month-end and year-end processes, completing external returns as well as management reporting.
The successful candidate will have relevant finance partnering experience and possess a recognised professional accountancy qualification. Excellent teamwork and communication skills, along with an enthusiasm and willingness to contribute to the development of the wider team are essential as is the ability to build relationships to challenge and influence decision making at all levels of the organisation.
What we offer:
Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
Excellent training and development opportunities.
A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
Great family-friendly policies.
On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.
For informal enquiries about this position, you can contact Tejinder Malhi, Head of Business Finance (t.malhi1@aston.ac.uk)
This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role.
Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.
Click here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility.
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