13698- Lead Finance Business Partner
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £63,606 to £78,469 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 13698 |
Summary
Grade UE09: £63,606 – £78,469 per annum, pro rata if part time
CSG / Finance Directorate
Full Time: 35 hours per week
Open Ended: permanent
The Opportunity:
Your next step starts here. Be part of something bigger, make a meaningful impact.
Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger — where you’ll do meaningful work, grow and progress, be rewarded and recognised, and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing. There are so many reasons to join us.
The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We are a large University covering a wide range of activities. In Professional Services, we support the University’s research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms. People have always been at the heart of our work.
We are looking for a Lead Finance Business Partner to join our term working with the College of Science & Engineering. This role will work closely with the senior management of the College to provide strategic insight, analysis and advice enabling the delivery of high-quality, accurate financial forecasting and reporting on performance to support the ongoing financial sustainability of the University.
This role is a key management/leadership role within the business partnering team, setting direction and development for a team of business partners; and advocating / supporting the consistent application of finance policy and procedures across the College.
As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful/personalised flexibility for you.
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
Working within one of the world’s leading universities
Variety every day
Responsibility and autonomy
Professional development and subject matter expertise
This post is full-time; however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
CSG / Finance Directorate
Full Time: 35 hours per week
Open Ended: permanent
The Opportunity:
Your next step starts here. Be part of something bigger, make a meaningful impact.
Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger — where you’ll do meaningful work, grow and progress, be rewarded and recognised, and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing. There are so many reasons to join us.
The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We are a large University covering a wide range of activities. In Professional Services, we support the University’s research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms. People have always been at the heart of our work.
We are looking for a Lead Finance Business Partner to join our term working with the College of Science & Engineering. This role will work closely with the senior management of the College to provide strategic insight, analysis and advice enabling the delivery of high-quality, accurate financial forecasting and reporting on performance to support the ongoing financial sustainability of the University.
This role is a key management/leadership role within the business partnering team, setting direction and development for a team of business partners; and advocating / supporting the consistent application of finance policy and procedures across the College.
As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful/personalised flexibility for you.
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
Working within one of the world’s leading universities
Variety every day
Responsibility and autonomy
Professional development and subject matter expertise
This post is full-time; however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.