Finance Business Partner - Strategic Projects

Closing date 23.59 hours GMT on Monday 21st April 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to join the University of Reading Finance Department. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance, the role will be part of the Finance Planning and Strategy team, providing high quality strategic financial information, forecasts and support to the University.

This qualified role will support the Heads of Directorate, Head of School and University Executive Board colleagues with a number of strategic projects Experience of producing detailed financial business cases and investment appraisal is essential.

The successful candidate will need to gain a thorough understanding of how the University finances operate. They will be key in providing reports and related information for forecasting. A key part of the role will be to develop and present management information to senior management.

You will have experience of:

• Business Planning – Financially support the development and implementation of projects including investment cases and business modelling.
• Professionally presenting and delivering high level financial information.
• Analysis & Reporting: Combine quantitative, qualitative data to recommend courses of action.
• Formulating the Strategic Financial Business Plans, and overseeing the Annual Budget & forecast processes, pro-actively challenging colleagues to ensure the University’s financial goals are met.
• Ensure strong budgeting, reporting and forecasting processes are in place.
• Analysing trends and highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Building strong relationships with all stakeholders.

Applicants should complete the application form including their supporting statement in their own words and should not use generative artificial intelligence.

Interviews will be held: Thursday 1st May 2025.

We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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