At a Glance
- Tasks: Turn data into insights and help leaders make impactful decisions.
- Company: Join a dynamic organisation focused on financial sustainability and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Exciting role with potential for career advancement and personal growth.
- Why this job: Shape business strategy and influence key decisions in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Strong finance experience, excellent analytical skills, and effective communication.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Description
We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys turning data into insight and helping leaders make better decisions.
This is an exciting opportunity to partner with colleagues across the organisation, influencing strategy, supporting growth, and helping to maximise the financial sustainability of our products and services.
Working closely with the Finance Director and senior stakeholders, you'll play a key role in shaping business decisions through robust analysis, commercial challenge and actionable recommendations.
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This is a full-time (35 hours per week) permanent role, based out of our York office.
It is a hybrid role, requiring regular attendance at our York office, but with the ability to work from home too.
The salary for this role is £44,642 gross per annum.
Applications close on Monday 24th August at 9am. Online interviews will take place w/c 31st August.
Requirements
- Strong commercial finance and business partnering experience, ideally gained in a complex or evolving organisation.
- Excellent financial analysis and modelling skills, with the ability to turn data into practical recommendations.
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
- A strong understanding of management accounting, commercial performance and multiple income streams.
- Proven ability to influence and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels, including non-finance colleagues.
- Experience working across multiple teams and balancing competing priorities effectively.
- Strong knowledge of financial controls, governance and risk management.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience using reporting and visualisation tools such as Power BI.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly and confidently.
- A proactive, solution-focused approach with a passion for continuous improvement and driving organisational value.
- Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA) working towards qualification, or equivalent experience. AAT qualification or equivalent would be advantageous.
Commercial Business Partner employer: Advance HE
Advance HE is an exceptional employer that champions a collaborative and inclusive work culture, fostering innovation and professional growth within the higher education sector. With a strong commitment to leadership development, employees benefit from engaging with senior stakeholders and participating in impactful projects that shape the future of education. Located in a vibrant environment, Advance HE offers unique opportunities for meaningful contributions and career advancement.
