Finance Business Partner

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join us as a Finance Business Partner within the Business Finance Team to ensure the provision of high standard business partnering support for our Schools and Professional Services Departments by working closely with Deans, Directors and their teams.

As a Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for driving improvements in financial performance in a specific Academic or Professional Service area of the University by providing leadership, guidance and support on financial information and business performance. This will include leading the day-to-day budgeting and forecasting across the budget areas, completing month-end and year-end processes, completing external returns as well as management reporting.

The successful candidate will have relevant finance partnering experience and possess a recognised professional accountancy qualification. Excellent teamwork and communication skills, along with an enthusiasm and willingness to contribute to the development of the wider team are essential as is the ability to build relationships to challenge and influence decision making at all levels of the organisation.

What we offer:

• Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family-friendly policies.
• On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

For informal enquiries about this position, you can contact Tejinder Malhi, Head of Business Finance (t.malhi1@aston.ac.uk).

This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting. Click here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility.

The University celebrates the rights of freedom of speech and academic freedom and is committed to maintaining and protecting these rights within the law. An offer to work at Aston University will never be denied on the basis of an individual’s lawful expression of their beliefs, ideas or opinions.

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk.