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Finance Business Partner

University of Oxford - Saïd Business School

Location: Oxford
Salary: £48,235 to £57,255 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 20th December 2024
Closes: 10th January 2025
Job Ref: 177325
Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing environment? We're seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our forward-thinking team. Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, this is a unique opportunity to combine strategic thinking, financial expertise and business insight to influence the future of our organisation.
 
As a Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with senior leadership, including Programme Directors and Business Development Directors, providing expert financial analysis and strategic advice. You will be instrumental in budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling, driving improvements in financial performance and ensuring that key financial targets are met.
 
Key responsibilities:
  • Partner with senior management to develop budgets, monitor performance and recommend corrective actions.
  • Provide commercial and financial advice for evaluating new courses and negotiating joint venture agreements.
  • Develop financial plans to ensure sustainability and identify potential risks.
  • Prepare budgets and forecasts, collaborating with budget holders to ensure understanding and ownership of financial targets.
  • Produce monthly management accounts with commentary on variances, trends and strategic insights.
You will hold or be progressing towards a recognised accounting qualification, with proven experience in finance business partnering or management accounting, including financial planning and analysis. You will demonstrate advanced IT and Excel skills, with a strong track record of leveraging accounting systems to improve efficiency and data accuracy. Commercial acumen, project accounting expertise and experience introducing processes to enhance performance are essential.
 
Further information on this role can be found in the job description.
 
At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.
 
We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:
  • Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
  • Hybrid working
  • Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
  • Discounted bus travel
  • Subsidised onsite catering
  • Cycle loan scheme
  • Plus, many other University benefits
All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.
 
For further guidance and support, please click the 'Apply' button above.
 
The closing date for applications is 10 January 2025 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely be held in the week commencing 20 January 2025.
 
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