Finance Business Partner Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Job Title: Strategic Finance Business Partner
Location: University of Reading
Closing Date: 23:59 (GMT), Monday 21 April 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 1 May 2025

Join a Dynamic Finance Team at a Leading University

We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join the University of Reading’s Finance Department. Reporting directly to the Deputy Director of Finance, this role is a key member of the Financial Planning and Strategy team. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality strategic financial information, forecasts, and support to senior leaders across the University.

This position requires a qualified finance professional with a proven track record of producing detailed financial business cases and leading investment appraisals. The successful candidate will support Heads of Directorate, Heads of School, and members of the University Executive Board on a wide range of strategic initiatives.

A strong understanding of university or complex public sector financial operations is desirable. You will be instrumental in forecasting and providing insightful financial reporting and management information to support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Planning: Develop and support business cases, investment proposals, and financial models for key projects.
• Financial Leadership: Deliver professional, clear, and actionable financial information to senior stakeholders.
• Analysis & Reporting: Interpret complex data—both quantitative and qualitative—to advise on future actions.
• Strategic Oversight: Help formulate long-term financial strategies and oversee the annual budget and forecasting processes.
• Performance Monitoring: Analyse financial trends, identifying risks and opportunities proactively.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong working relationships across departments to drive financial success and shared understanding.

About You

You will bring:

• Professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience in strategic financial planning and business case development
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-finance audiences
• A collaborative approach and confidence working with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to challenge assumptions and contribute to sound financial decision-making

Application Guidance

Please complete your application, including a supporting statement written in your own words. Use of generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Bard) to write your application is not permitted.

Additional Information

This role is open to both internal and external applicants.

Current University of Reading staff may also apply on a secondment basis (please speak to your line manager before applying).

Based on the applicable SOC code, sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route may be possible. Applicants considering this route must ensure they meet the eligibility and points requirements. Further information is available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Working at the University of Reading

We’re proud to be a university that values people and promotes inclusive working practices:

A Disability Confident Employer (Level 2)

Supporters of the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality

Signatories of the Race Equality Charter

Champions of LGBT+ inclusion

Open to applications for job-share, part-time, or flexible working arrangements, subject to business needs

Join us and help shape the financial future of a globally recognised institution.