Finance Business Partner - Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom - Northampton College

Description

Finance Business Partner

Ref: ME2324078

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: Up to £36,468 (Dependent on skills, experience and qualifications)

Reporting to: Head of Finance

Primary Location: Northampton, Booth Lane Campus

Closing Date: Monday 6th May 2024

Interview Date: Monday 20th May 2024

About Northampton College

Northampton College is proud to be the leading provider of further education in the South East Midlands region.As a College, who have been rated by Ofsted as 'good' with outstanding features, we are committed to developing the professional and technical skills of our students, who are the workforce and leaders of the future.

The Team

The Finance Team are responsible for delivering accurate, reliable and timely financial management information and aims to provide a high quality, customer-focussed professional service, whilst adhering to strict accounting and funding body regulations. The team are proud to support Northampton College's culture of high standards, an inclusive working and learning environment, and a professional committed workforce who are focussed on supporting our students to achieve the best they possibly can.

The Role

This is a key role in the Finance team and the post-holder will have responsibility for supporting financial planning, collaborating with curriculum departments on budgets, forecasts and procurement, analysing spending patterns and forecasts, and ensuring compliance with College and Department for Education regulations.

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualities will include:

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify anomalies and reconcile data efficiently.
• Highly IT literate with extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word software/capacity to use Microsoft Outlook proficiently.
• Experience of developing and reporting financial information to senior managers
• Collaborative team player, able to effectively communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial colleagues.

Rewards and Benefits include

• 39 days annual leave, comprising 28 personal days, pro rata (1 September – 31 August), including 8 bank holidays and 3 closure days. The College reserves the right to designate up to 3 closure days per holiday year.
• Discounts through membership of the NUS, ranging from Student Prime (Amazon), to eating out, fashion, beauty, entertainment, technology and travel.
• Eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit scheme including an employer contribution rate of 25.40%).
• Right to request flexible working from start date.
• Access to continued professional development.
• Free car parking and electric car charging facilities.
• Gym facilities.
• 24 hours per day, 365 days per year Employee Support Helpline.
• Enhanced maternity/shared parental and paternity schemes.
• Paid Compassionate Leave - up to five working days paid absence (in a rolling twelve-month period) on compassionate grounds in the event of bereavement or serious illness of a close relative)

If you would like to be a part of our successful team please go to for further details on how to apply.

This post will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.