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Senior Finance Business Partner

University of Sussex

Circa £50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits

 

The University of Sussex is one of the leading research universities in the world, and one of the foremost employers in the South. With a new strategic framework ‘Sussex 2025’ in place they have ambitious objectives across the organisation. In recent years they have grown their student numbers, staff and infrastructure substantially, with a new and high performing finance and commercial function that continues to grow and evolve.

The University is now looking to recruit a team of Senior Finance Business Partners in newly created positions to play a key role in developing a new business partnering approach delivering excellent high quality services which will enable the University to achieve its strategic priorities at a time of unprecedented change and challenge within the Higher Education sector.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance you will be responsible for the following:

  • Providing assurance to the Deputy Director of Finance , Director of Finance and University leadership team  regarding the financial performance, control and risk profile of all areas of responsibility (either a cluster of academic schools or professional service and commercial divisions).
  • Formulation and delivery of objective and trusted advice to Heads of School, Directors of Professional Services and other senior stakeholders , defining and delivering financial strategy in order to meet financial and other objectives.
  • Actively supporting an effective and robust financial control environment delivering VFM for the University in all areas of responsibility.
  • Building and improving excellent financial management literacy and practice across the University.
  • Diagnosing issues and scoping requirements through analysis and effective listening and questioning and assisting senior managers in developing substantive plans to address issues and provide oversight of delivery.
  • Leading and developing a small team of qualified finance professionals delivering a high quality and value for money business partnering service.

The post will deputise for the Deputy Director of Finance where required.

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and attributes:

  • CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent;
  • A track record of the effective delivery of Finance Business Partner services in an organisation of comparable complexity and challenge;
  • Experience of implementing and supporting the key elements of an effective, business-focussed financial control environment, ideally within a public service or regulated industry;
  • Demonstrated a culture of customer service and excellence, whilst working with a variety of ‘non-finance’ stakeholders and challenging and supporting business unit managers to achieve their objectives;
  • Able to apply excellent oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to remain calm, confident and professional, even in difficult situations;
  • Experience of managing, motivating and developing a team;
  • Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development, evidenced by membership of an appropriate professional body;
  • Higher Education Industry experience is welcomed but not a pre-requisite for this vacancy.

Benefits:

Sussex University is going through an exciting period of change and this is a rare and outstanding opportunity to shape a new finance structure. The University offer an impressive package including generous pension scheme, excellent annual leave entitlement, competitive base salary and access to University sporting and other facilities. The campus at the University is a brilliant place to work and boasts some state-of-the-art facilities within a stone’s throw of the vibrant city of Brighton. If the above sounds of interest, please don’t hesitate to contact me or apply online to gain more information and a job description.

To apply for this role please click on the apply button below and attach your latest CV and cover letter. For more information on the role and the recruitment/application process please follow the following link:

https://www.forbeshunt.com/executive/sussex/