Finance Business Partner (Fixed Term)
| Posting date: | 25 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 December 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The University of Nottingham |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | FAB267625X2 |
Summary
An opportunity has become available for staff to join the Financial Strategy Business Partnering team, in the role of Finance Business Partner. The role will report to the Director of Finance Strategy and is a 12 month fixed term contract designed to backfill maternity cover.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with stakeholders of differing levels across a wide range of departments, steer effective budget management, contribute to making a difference to student experience and the wider university, utilise skills in modelling and evaluating financial scenarios, input into our equality and diversity offering and support in change management in delivering the university’s strategy.
The ideal candidate;
Has relevant Professional financial qualification and / or qualified by experience
Has extensive experience of stakeholder management
Applies a strategic view
Is a strong communicator at all levels
Has experience of supporting change management
As a trusted advisor and partner, you will be driven to question the status quo and explore new ideas to embed a culture of continuous improvement. You will have the ability to offer and accept feedback in a constructive manner and undertake your work with integrity.
Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week) ; however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 30 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours
Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.
For further information, please see the role profile attached and should you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Paul Channon, paul.channon@nottingham.ac.uk .Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with stakeholders of differing levels across a wide range of departments, steer effective budget management, contribute to making a difference to student experience and the wider university, utilise skills in modelling and evaluating financial scenarios, input into our equality and diversity offering and support in change management in delivering the university’s strategy.
The ideal candidate;
Has relevant Professional financial qualification and / or qualified by experience
Has extensive experience of stakeholder management
Applies a strategic view
Is a strong communicator at all levels
Has experience of supporting change management
As a trusted advisor and partner, you will be driven to question the status quo and explore new ideas to embed a culture of continuous improvement. You will have the ability to offer and accept feedback in a constructive manner and undertake your work with integrity.
Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week) ; however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 30 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours
Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.
For further information, please see the role profile attached and should you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Paul Channon, paul.channon@nottingham.ac.uk .Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
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