Finance Business Partner

2 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newcastle University Full time

**Salary**: £33,348 - £35,308 with progression to £43,155

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

**Closing Date**: 18 July 2023

The Role

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motived Finance Business Partner to join our team in the Faculty of Medical Sciences. You will provide a high-quality financial management service to our academic community and be responsible for the post-award financial activities of externally funded research projects.

With line management responsibility for a team of research project focused accountancy assistants, you will ensure the delivery of an excellent research finance service to the Faculty, Schools, Institutes and individual researchers with a focus on supporting decision-making and assisting in the delivery of strategic and operational activities. Strong communication, staff management and relationship-building skills are essential.

We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment and we would be happy to discuss arrangements for flexible and/or blended/hybrid working. During your time spent on the University campus, you will be based in the heart of Newcastle city centre and be able to take advantage of all that has to offer.

Key Accountabilities

The provision of high-quality management information focused on research finances for Faculty and academic units.
The provision of high-quality advice, guidance, reporting and forecasts to grant holders with detailed knowledge of Funders, policies and procedures.
Lead the team responsible for post-award finance in the Faculty
Work with the team of Faculty Finance Business Partners (Management Accounting) in the development of departmental budgets, plans and forecasts.
The provision of effective financial controls and governance.

The Person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Experience of offering a high level of financial support for externally funded projects is essential. This will include proven skills in budget management, forecasting and the production of finance reports.
The ability to provide guidance and advice on financial issues.
Experience of staff management and ability to lead and develop individuals.
Experience of working effectively within a complex financial environment,
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills and have highly developed IT skills.
Excellent numeracy skills displaying accuracy and attention to detail.
As an effective team player, you will be highly motivated and organised, adaptive to change and should display initiative in bringing forward new ideas coupled with a practical approach to problem solving.

Attributes and Behaviour
Communicates with colleagues effectively and is able to work with a range of stakeholders
Thinks strategically and makes sense of complex and conflicting data from different perspectives,
Understands and is sensitive to wider organisational priorities,
Identifies key issues and trends from complex data.
Works in a planned and structured way but with an ability to adapt to change, and uses both their own, and others time, effectively,
Ability to work under time pressure and deliver to short timescales on occasion
Is committed to delivering excellent service,
Takes responsibility for achieving own targets and constantly looks to improve.
Act as a role model for University values and guiding principles.

**Qualifications**:
It is desirable that you are a qualified CCAB Accountant or part qualified with extensive accounting experience. Proven technical expertise is essential.

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

**Requisition ID**: 25702



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