Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner – Planning & Reporting Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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 – Planning & Reporting, you will play a pivotal role managing the key financial operations for the University. Reporting directly to the Assistant Director – Financial Planning, Reporting and Business Partnering, you will work closely with key stakeholders across the University to prepare key financial reports and future plans. Key Responsibilities Direct line management of an Assistant Finance Business Partner – Planning & Reporting Lead and co‑ordinate University monthly management accounting services and associated forecasting Lead and co‑ordinate the preparation of the rolling 3‑year student number planning process to feed into the financial budgets as well as in‑year analysis and reporting for the monthly management accounts Preparation of the year‑end financial results, interaction with our external auditors and collation of the Annual Report including financial statements Lead on continuous improvement initiatives for the Finance team About You We are seeking an ambitious and accomplished Finance Business Partner with a passion for collaboration and strategic impact. You will bring: A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) and some post‑qualification experience Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of building successful stakeholder relationships Excellent IT skills – particularly Excel and some experience of Power BI and handling large data sets Where is this role based? This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed. Why UWE Bristol? We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK’s most exciting and forward‑thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners. We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development. UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, especially global majority candidates, and welcome applicants with disabilities. Further information If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Claire Hargreaves by email: Claire2.Hargreaves@uwe.ac.uk The interviews are scheduled to take place at our Frenchay Campus w/c 26th January 2026. This is a full‑time, permanent post working 37 hours per week. The post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part‑time. This role is campus‑based for at least 3 days per week, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days. To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience. Right to Work in the UK The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable. We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible. Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs. Advice to applicants We’d love to hear from you - if you are excited about joining us at UWE please complete our application form as soon as possible. Tell us about how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible. Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates. #J-18808-Ljbffr