At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a finance team, support strategic planning, and collaborate with stakeholders.
- Company: Join the University of Huddersfield's innovative finance business partnering team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with excellent transport links and career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in higher education while working closely with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in business partnering and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 46461 - 58766 £ per year.
Join to apply for the Finance Business Partner role at The University of Huddersfield. In 2024, the University launched a new finance business partnering team within their finance department to add value across the University. They are now hiring a Hybrid Finance Business Partner to join the team as a result of an internal promotion to add further insights and strategic value across the University, work closely within this newly formed and evolving finance business partnering team, and collaborate with wider financial services colleagues.
An ideal position for people who enjoy engaging with their colleagues and stakeholders in person. The expectation is that you'll be onsite in Huddersfield 3 days per week, and the right candidate for this role will be someone who thrives in an environment centred around in-person collaboration with academic and financial services colleagues.
You'll be a qualified accountant who, as a Finance Business Partner, is inspired by the prospect of working in higher education and supporting the University's strategic direction. You'll be managing a small team and building successful relationships with Deans, Directors, Heads of Department, and School Operations Managers while promoting excellent team working practices across the University.
What’s In It For You
- A competitive salary of £46,461 - £58,766 depending upon experience
- Generous University pension scheme
- Excellent annual leave entitlement including bank holidays and Christmas closure
- Access to University facilities including sports and fitness centre and campus amenities
- Health Shield
- Metrocard Discount, Northern Rail Season Ticket and Travel Season Ticket Loans
- Professional development opportunities including support for Chartered Management Institute membership
- A modern working environment in the heart of Huddersfield with excellent transport links and access to affordable car parking (c£4 per day)
What you'll be doing as Finance Business Partner
- Lead a small team within a recently centralised financial management service
- Work in partnership with designated stakeholders to provide critical challenge and decision support
- Support annual planning and financial forecasting, ensuring alignment between strategic and operational plans
- Lead regular budget review meetings to help stakeholders understand their cost and income drivers
- Provide financial expertise for course costings, business cases and statutory returns
- Contribute to the development of financial information packs to meet stakeholder needs
- Work collaboratively across Financial Services to ensure high levels of stakeholder satisfaction
What You'll Need To Offer
- Full accounting qualification (ACMA, ACCA, ACA or similar) with up-to-date technical knowledge
- Experience of working in a business partnering capacity in a large and/or complex organisation
- Experience of working with and influencing senior stakeholders with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft 365 and a commitment to championing a "digital first" approach
- Ability to develop deep understanding of business areas to provide informed financial advice
What to do next
Please apply using the links provided or get in touch with Lucy Rider for more details - closing date for applications will be the 5th September 2025. The University of Huddersfield is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.
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Contact Details:
The University of Huddersfield Recruitment Team
