About usThe UCL Finance Business Partnering team provides strategically focused support to leadership teams across UCL. The team forges strong relationships with stakeholders to enable expert advice, critical challenge and timely decision support to enable the best financial performance. The team is responsible for building trusted relationships and providing professional financial advice to UCL stakeholders.About the roleAs Senior Business Partner, you'll be responsible for leading the business partnering relationship with a senior budget holder and other budget holders, as part of the newly formed and re-positioned finance business partnering team.You will build partnerships and maintain strong relationships with senior managers and their teams. You'll lead on financial and resource matters; influence decision-making; improve the understanding of business performance; support business strategy development; deliver analysis and insight on business opportunities; and provide options and scenarios for business decisions.This high profile and vital role provides wide ranging support on strategic and financial matters across their business area and the wider University.About youTo do this job you'll need:A full accountancy qualification (CCAB) with evidence of up-to-date technical knowledgeA track record of providing financial partnership to senior leadersExperience of working in a Business Partnering role within a complex organisationDemonstrable negotiation, relationship building, and conflict resolutions skillsEvidenced excellent written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clarity of messages, ideas and factsExperience of delivering financial analysis and producing reports to non-finance staff, demonstrating measurable outcomesPlease review the attached job description before applying and ensure you address our essential and desirable criteria in your application.What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan• Immigration loan• Relocation scheme for certain posts• On-Site nursery• On-site gym• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service• Discounted medical insuranceOur commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
Senior Finance Business Partner - INTERNAL OPPORTUNITY FOR UCL EMPLOYEES ONLY employer: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
UCL's Information Services Division (ISD) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration among over 50,000 staff and students. With a commitment to employee growth, ISD provides extensive benefits including 41 days of holiday, a defined benefit pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development in cutting-edge technology areas. Located in the heart of London, UCL promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in higher education.
