Finance Business Partner

At University of Hull, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in University of Hull workplace.

These include people from global majority backgrounds; people who have a declared disability; LGBTQI+ people; and women particularly for our Grade 9 and 10 roles.

Applicants are expected to include a CV & covering letter

Please note: This is a 1 year FTC with the possibility to extend

The role:

Finance Business Partner - 1yr FTC

Background:

The University of Hull is looking for a Finance Business Partner to help drive the strategy and business plans of the Directorate. 

The University continues to head on a journey of change, esepcially around its digital infrastructure, currently implementing a new ERP system which will transform the way we operate on a daily basis. This is an exciting time to join whilst we navigate through change and challenge set in the HE sector. 

The role involves being a senior member of the team to ensure that operational resources and staffing are fully optimised, which includes strategic decision making, risk and performance management, whilst retaining professional objectivity and the ability to challenge constructively and influence effectively when necessary.

We are looking for:

• Qualified/Part qualified accountants with experience of working as a finance business partner
• Demonstrated expertise in finance operations
• Proven track record of influencing decision-making processes and fostering development. 
• Ability to take ownership of operational planning and financial organisation
• Creative problem-solving skills to devise innovative solution

For more info:

Please view the attached job description or contact Edward Stabler at e.stabler@hull.ac.uk

Selection Criteria:

• Professional accounting qualifications and work experience
  (Essential, Shortlisting) 
• Evidence of stakeholder management
  (Essential, Shortlisting, Interview)
• Evidence of working as a finance business partner
  (Desirable, Shortlisting, Interview)
• Evidence of influencing decisions to drive the strategy of a business
  (Essential, Shortlisting, Interview)
• Ability to problem solve and come up with proposals to consider as part of the decision making process
  (Essential, Shortlisting, Interview)

Further details:

• Job Description
• Candidate Pack
• Equality and Diversity Document