Finance Business Partner

6 days ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Unite Foundation Full time

Our fantastic Finance team is looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner (FBP) to support the financial performance of our operations business, providing quality analysis and challenge to optimise our returns in an engaging and enthusiastic team based in our Bristol office.

This is a vital role in supporting one of our regions as the Finance representative on the Regional Leadership Team (RLT). As a key bridge between the region's operational staff and associated support functions within the business, this role will help senior managers understand risks and opportunities in the delivery of their net operating income targets. The role will collaborate with the FBP counterparts in the other regions to ensure a consistent approach is taken across the entire portfolio and that regional performance can be quickly translated to national performance.

What You'll Be Doing

  • A key member of the RLT, challenging Regional General Managers on financial performance and supporting all members of the regional management team with financial strategy, analysis, and insight to support accurate decision making.
  • Drive the delivery of financial targets through support and challenge to the Head of Operations and Regional General Managers in the region, keeping an opportunity and risk register of expected future performance for both income & costs.
  • Understand monthly P&L performance in the region, explaining the key drivers of variances.
  • Budgeting and reforecasting of regional financial performance.
  • Build and maintain a relationship with Heads of Operations and other key RLT stakeholders, inputting into strategic decisions.
  • Consolidate cashflow projections for all areas of net operating income, liaising with finance stakeholders to provide regular cashflow commentary and forecasts.
  • Collaborate with Group Reporting and Management Accounting teams to deliver appropriate reporting of key activity including monthly accruals, prepayments, and adjustments.
  • Maintain a good working knowledge of other areas of the business and activities of our competitors; keep up to date with trends and developments within own professional area.

What We're Looking for in You

  • Qualified Accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with excellent communication skills.
  • Experience of working in Oracle EPM preferred.
  • Ability to travel within the region for RLT meetings or other regional requirements.
  • Evidence of working in a fast-paced, high-change environment and able to manage multiple demands effectively whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy, quality, and attention to detail.
  • An ability to develop and influence effective working relationships with senior business stakeholders.
  • Ability to provide challenge and hold to account teams in order to drive performance.
  • Possesses and promotes a positive attitude, with the ability to adapt swiftly and a willingness to undertake challenging tasks.
  • Ability to manage own time effectively, prioritising tasks, multitasking, and meeting deadlines.

What You'll Get in Return

  • A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company's success.
  • 25 days' paid holiday and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service.
  • A generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save.
  • Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform, and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends.
  • Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents.
  • Lots of other great benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal, and more

About Unite Students

Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 100 business and the UK's leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 25 leading university towns and cities, with 74,000 students calling US home We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas.

Instinctive inclusion. We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn't just what we do but who we are.

People make Unite Students. Employees, students, and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive.

Room for Everyone

We're proud to be an employer that embraces individuality, and we're passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people. Building a home for success, for both our employees and students, requires exceptional people with a passion for creating room for everyone, doing what's right, keeping US safe, and raising the bar. Join us as we build better experiences for students that live with us.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Finance Business Partner

    3 weeks ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Sheridan Maine Full time

    Partner up to produce meaning and value. Sheridan Maine is delighted to partner with a client based in the Bristol area to recruit a Finance Business Partner for an interim assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for an immediately available Finance Business partner who enjoys a varied position.Your responsibilities as the Finance Business Partner...

  • Finance Business Partner

    3 days ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Full time

    Finance Business Partner (Risk & Insurance) Location: BristolContract: Temporary (12 month initial) Rate: £400 - £450 per day umbrellaStart date: ASAP*Hybrid Working - Mainly Remote*Contact: Job Description Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority for a Finance Business Partner to join the team on a temporary basis. This pivotal...

  • Finance Business Partner

    12 hours ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Full time

    Finance Business Partner (Risk & Insurance)Location: BristolContract: Temporary (12 month initial) Rate: £400 - £450 per day umbrellaStart date: ASAP*Hybrid Working - Mainly Remote*Job DescriptionService Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority for a Finance Business Partner to join the team on a temporary basis. This pivotal role...

  • Finance Business Partner

    4 weeks ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Fusion People Full time

    Role: Finance Business Partner Location: Avonmouth Duration: Permanent Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Industry: Construction Plant Hire Joining a dynamic and fast-paced organisation, you will report to the Finance Manager and provide financial support and guidance to senior stakeholders across the business.You will be a proactive and enthusiastic...

  • Finance Business Partner

    2 days ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Reed Full time

    Reed Finance are working with a leading Distribution company recruiting for a Finance Business Partner.Salary circa. £60,000 + car + 10% bonusHome based with weekly visits to Bristol and Cardiff and monthly visits to Devon & Cornwall.In the role you'll be providing business partnering, commercial analysis and decision support to the SLT across the 4...

  • Finance Business Partner

    4 weeks ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom University of the West of England Full time

    Are you ready to take your financial expertise to the next level? Join UWE Bristol, a dynamic and forward-thinking institution, as we navigate the future of financial planning and business partnering.As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role managing the key financial operations for a College and some Professional Services areas across the...

  • Finance Business Partner

    2 days ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Tempting Recruitment Full time

    28th March, 2025Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Southwest England, is looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join their team and play a crucial role in their Insurance & Risk Management operations.Position: Finance Business PartnerRate: £475 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)Contract Duration:...

  • Finance Business Partner

    2 days ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Full time

    Finance Business Partner (Risk And Insurance)Job DescriptionFinance Business Partner (Risk & Insurance)Location: BristolContract: Temporary (12 month initial)Rate: £400 - £450 per day umbrellaStart date: ASAP*Hybrid Working - Mainly Remote*Contact: miraj.hussen@servicecare.org.ukJob DescriptionService Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a Local...

  • Senior Finance Business Partner

    6 days ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Hays PLC Full time

    Senior Finance Business Partner required for a Bristol based businessYour new companyBristol based businessYour new roleThe senior finance business partner for this business will be responsible for overseeing the management accounting function for the specific area. Key contact points will be through the finance function and the Operations function. The role...

  • Finance Business Partner

    2 days ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Solos Consultants Ltd Full time

    Finance Business Partner£73,688 per annumFull TimePermanentBristolWe currently have a vacancy for a Finance Business Partner to lead on delivering high quality financial advice and commercial & financial expertise to the organisation. Please note that this role is subject to a Standard DBS Check.You will take a full and proactive approach in managing and...

  • Finance Business Partner

    12 hours ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Carbon60 Full time

    Finance Business PartnerLocation: Bristol,Date: 14th April to 31th March 2026 - 12 Months Shift Pattern/ Hours : Monday to Friday, 09:00 am to 17:00 pm Salary: £475 per day - UmbrellaWhat you will be responsible for:To lead on the Risk Management activities including the development and implementation of its Risk Management Strategy, assisting Directors...

  • Finance Business Partner

    6 days ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Service Care Legal Full time

    Finance Business Partner (Risk & Insurance)Location: BristolContract: Temporary (12 month initial)Rate: £400 - £450 per day umbrellaStart date: ASAP*Hybrid Working - Mainly Remote*Contact: (url removed)Job DescriptionService Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority for a Finance Business Partner to join the team on a temporary basis....

  • Finance Business Partner

    3 weeks ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom AtkinsRéalis Full time

    Job DescriptionShaping a smarter, more agile world.Join our organisation, where we have a huge variety of projects on-the-go at any one time. So when you start this role with us, it could take your career wherever your interests lie. You'll find everyone here is willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed, and we're ready to help you...

  • Finance Business Partner

    2 days ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Affordable Houses Ltd. Full time

    Join to apply for the Finance Business Partner - Nuclear role at Affordable Houses Ltd.3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Company Description: In the UK we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission...

  • Finance Business Partner

    5 days ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Nuffield Health Full time

    Nuffield Health is the charity that's building a healthier nation, one day at a time. From award-winning hospitals and leisure facilities to flagship community programmes – we'll do whatever it takes to look after the UK's wellbeing. It starts with passion and commitment to quality. It starts with you.Talent Acquisition Sourcer - Head Office & Executive...

  • Finance Business Partner

    4 weeks ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Fusion People Full time

    Role: Finance Business PartnerLocation: AvonmouthDuration: PermanentSalary: £40,000 - £45,000Industry: Construction Plant HireJoining a dynamic and fast-paced organisation, you will report to the Finance Manager and provide financial support and guidance to senior stakeholders across the business.Please make an application promptly if you are a good match...

  • Lead Finance Business Partner

    6 days ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Datasource Full time

    IntroductionOur client is a Defence organisation looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join their team of 12 supporting projects within the Defence/Government sector.This role supports a single source contract, so experience in this area would be a significant advantage Project and bid experience within a business partnering role is...

  • Finance Business Partner

    2 days ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Austin Fraser Full time

    Candidates need to have strong Insurance and Risk experience. Not generic Finance Business Partners.£475 UmbrellaInside IR35Predicted to be a 12-month interim assignment.Local candidates would be preferred, as it would be helpful to have an understanding of Bristol and the City Council. However, office/home working is flexible providing the candidate can...

  • Finance Business Partner

    5 days ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

    We are working with a Bristol City Council on a Finance Business Partner position within Risk and Insurance. The role is to manage and direct the staff within Insurance services and to ensure the achievement of the objectives set out in the Risk Management and Insurance Service Plan.Location: Bristol City CouncilSet-up: Mostly remote (on-site occasionally...

  • Finance Business Partner

    2 days ago

    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Austin Fraser Full time

    Finance Business PartnerLocation: Bristol,Date: 14th April to 31st March 2026 - 12 MonthsShift Pattern/ Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 am to 17:00 pmSalary: £475 per day - UmbrellaWhat you will be responsible for:To lead on the Risk Management activities including the development and implementation of its Risk Management Strategy, assisting Directors and...