Finance Business Partner - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

We are looking a finance professional to deliver an outstanding finance business partnering service to our stakeholders in Accommodation, Catering and Events (ACE).

The Opportunity:

Accommodation, Catering and Events (formerly Accommodation Services) provides catered and self-catered residential accommodation for over 10,500 students, including community and welfare support through its Residence Life service.

We also operate 21 cafes and a range of other catering products to students and staff across the University estate.

Under our commercial brand, The University of Edinburgh Hospitality and Events Collection, we deliver hotel accommodation options to around 200,000 guests each year plus an extensive selection of conference, catering and event services to over 2,000 events.

Finance Business Partners work closely with senior management teams providing strategic insight, analysis and advice to deliver sustainable financial performance aligned with the University's 2030 Strategy.

The team at ACE work with colleagues in all operational areas including Student Accommodation, Commercial Accommodation (Hotels and Seasonal), Catering, Events and Nurseries.

Reporting and Forecasting is conducted across two statutory companies; the University of Edinburgh and the commercial subsidiary University of Edinburgh Accommodation Limited.

This post is open ended (permanent) and full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.

We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Be a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant, preferably with a degree or HND in a relevant discipline with relevant experience including some team leadership or management.
Experience of managing projects and budgets and providing insightful analysis and advice to stakeholders
Proven written and oral communication skills and the ability to explain finance concepts and the implications of financial decision to stakeholders
Good interpersonal and time management skills and able to influence others Selfmotivated and able to work independently and collaboratively to manage activities and projects

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As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

A competitive salary of UE07 £37,099 to £44,263 per annum (A revised salary range for this grade of £39,347 to £46,974 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024)
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, familyfriendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our
staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK.

Further information is available on our
right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role.

International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

**Key dates to note: **Interviews will be held 2 weeks within the closing date.