Finance Business Partner

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Finance & Procurement department as a Finance Business Partner.

Our Finance Business Partners support the Senior Finance Business Partner in delivering a finance business partnering service to the College. This includes preparing, reviewing and analysing financial information and reports, and liaising with budget holders to understand variances, identify corrective actions, and produce forecasts for the year.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Financial planning support - Undertake monthly and quarterly forecasting of income and expenditure.
- Budget Holder support
- Support the Senior Finance Business Partner in the preparation of robust, accurate and timely management accounts.
- Identifying variances and items for further investigations.
- Undertaking review and quality assurance processes for the monthly accounts pack.
- Drafting written commentaries explaining variances.
- Analysing income, spend and cost trends across pay and non-pay areas, comparing to non-financial data and identifying opportunities for savings.
- Maintain a good knowledge and awareness of changes in FE funding streams, including DfE and OfS. Disseminate knowledge as appropriate to staff and budget holders.
- Maintain knowledge of College accounting procedures, financial regulations and external reporting requirements.
- Supporting the Senior Finance Business Partner in ad-hoc tasks and projects, showing flexibility and agility in working across the finance function.
- Support in the preparation and implementation of actions from internal and external audit reports.
- Provide training to budget holders and staff in budget management, funding and other financial issues as required.

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**Education & Training**
- CCAB qualified or significant professional experience.
- GCSE 4-9 (A*- C) or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in Maths and English or equivalent. (e.g. CSE 1, O Level A - C) Or prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale

**Experience**
- Experience in a public sector organisation
- Experience in budget setting and financial planning
- Experience in producing management accounts, variance analysis and financial reporting
- Experience in participating in the preparation of year-end audits

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**Bradford College**

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

**Benefits of working at Bradford College**:

- Generous annual leave entitlement - equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
- Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
- Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
- Annual salary reviews
- Career progression opportunities - 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
- Free sports and gym facilities
- Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
- Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
- Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
- Discounts on greener travel - cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
- Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
- On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
- A host of training development opportunities
- Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
- The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.
- If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.