"Finance Business Partner"

University of Chichester - Finance

Part Time: 32 hours per week (0.86 FTE)

Salary: £42,254 to £46,049 per annum pro rata, actual salary: £36,543 to £39,826 pa

About this role

We are looking for a part time Finance Business Partner to join our small, dedicated finance team. You will have the opportunity to support budget owners in decision making with financial and other business information. Responsibilities include the production of monthly management accounts, annual budgeting and quarterly forecasts as well as more specific reporting tailored to your assigned business area. You will aim to deliver continuous improvement in financial performance aligned with the academic mission of the University.

About you

Applicants must have an enthusiastic and positive approach to work responding to individual business needs, demonstrable interpersonal skills that enable them to liaise and build relationships with staff at all levels, including senior managers.

A track record of providing accurate and timely financial information to budget holders, attention to detail and first-rate analytical skills is essential. Good finance business partnering and management accounting experience is also essential, and the successful applicant will ideally be a qualified accountant, or making significant progress towards completing their studies.

About the team

You will be joining a highly professional, committed and student focused academic community and work within a small, friendly and flexible finance team, who are keen to contribute to our student experience while enjoying a good work life balance.

In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:

• Defined Benefit pension scheme via our provider the Local Government Pension Scheme. Your own monthly contributions are enhanced with employer contributions and a substantial automatic lump sum life cover scheme enhancement.
• A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
• There’s also an on-site gym at our Chichester campus; a cycle purchase salary sacrifice scheme; currently free inter-campus bus travel for staff members between our Bognor and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre; 24/7 Employee Assistance programme to support our staff and extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.

Enquiries are welcomed by Alex Black, Senior Finance Business Partner, alex.black@chi.ac.uk

Closing Date: Wednesday 25 March 2026 (midnight)

Interview Date: Thursday 09 April 2026

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.

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