The University of Chichester is a great place to work and offers staff a beautiful campus environment, a strong ethos of community, and a comprehensive staff development programme to support continuous improvement.

We are recruiting a Finance Business Partner to be responsible for providing financial and business information, direction and advice to assist assigned budget holders and senior managers. Working within a small team of Finance Business Partners you will have responsibility for the production of financial information for annual budget, quarterly forecasts and five year plans to assigned departments. You will aim to deliver continuous improvement in financial performance aligned with the academic mission of the University.

Applicants must have a pro-active approach to work, and demonstrable interpersonal skills that enable them to liaise and build relationships effectively with staff at all levels, including senior managers.

A track record of influencing business decisions and delivering solutions to financial and business problems is essential together with first rate analytical and problem solving capabilities. Good finance business partnering/management accounting experience is essential, and applicants should ideally be a qualified accountant with a CCAB recognised body, or making significant progress towards completing your studies.

Informal enquiries about the recruitment process are welcomed by: Stephanie Beaumont, Senior Finance Business Partner by telephone on 01243 816017 or email: s.beaumont@chi.ac.uk

This position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, which will be undertaken by the University on appointment.

The University of Chichester embraces all forms of diversity and aspires to be a fully inclusive and representative employer and so we encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people.

Interview Date: Thursday 25 November 2021