We're looking for a commercially aware and relationship-focused colleague to join our Finance, Planning and Data Insight team as a Finance Business Partner. This role provides financial insight, analysis and strategic support to senior stakeholders, helping to drive effective financial management, planning and performance across Professional Services.
Responsibilities
- Support planning, budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with Heads of Section and service managers.
- Provide financial monitoring and reporting, including budgets, forecasts, outturns, salary budgets and central charges.
- Analyse financial performance, identifying variances, commitments, risks and opportunities.
- Develop business cases and financial plans to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
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Job Details
- Job title Finance Business Partner (Internal)
- Job reference REQ10418
- Application closing date 16/11/2026
- Location Colchester
- Salary Grade 8: £38,784 - £46,049 per annum
- Employment type Full-time, Permanent
- Job category/type Professional
- Attachments Job description
Additional Information
Open to Internal applications only
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Finance Business Partner (Internal) in Colchester employer: University of Essex
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