Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

Reference: SCCG2532B | Closing Date: 18th June 2023 | Interview Date: 22nd June 2023

Salary: £28,876 - £32,436. Incremental progression throughout the band is available.

Contract Type: Permanent Hours per Week: 37 (full-time) Location: Frontier House, Merchants Quay, M50 3SR

Informal enquiries are actively encouraged. Please see advert for contact details of Rebecca Eardley, Deputy Head of Finance, to arrange an informal discussion.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our welcoming Finance Department as a Finance Business Partner, reporting to the Deputy Head of Finance. You will be an integral and proactive member of both the Finance Team and the wider College.

We are seeking to appoint a Finance Business Partner to assist in the provision of high quality and professional financial support and information to revenue and capital budget managers, as well as key stakeholders across the Salford City College Group. You will play a key role in the College’s annual cycle of budget setting, production of monthly management accounts, quarterly forecasts and financial year-end.

We are looking for a colleague with a proactive can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to produce and reconcile complex spreadsheets.

Candidates should hold a minimum of either AAT Level 4 or an accounting degree (or equivalent qualification/experience). For candidates who are actively studying for their CCAB / CIMA qualification, or wish to start the qualification, a comprehensive study package can be provided as part of this role, including tuition course funding and study leave covering elements of tuition time, exam days and pre-exam study time.

Our ideal candidate will have education or other public/third sector experience. However, applications from candidates with relevant experience from any sector are welcomed.

You will have experience of management accounting, in particular providing support to budget holders and of producing monthly management information and variance analysis. We are looking for a strong communicator, who is positive about change and innovation.

This position would suit someone who is looking for a new challenge or who is ready for the next step up in their career.

How to Apply

To apply for this job, please complete the registration and online application form via our website.

Reason to Join Us:

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 32 days plus Bank Holidays

• Enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer pension contributions

• A range of developmental & career opportunities including a dedicated hour per week for CPD

• Staff Benefits Package with the best discounts and savings for high-street retailers, holidays and cinemas

• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and health cash plans

• Dedicated staff wellbeing days throughout the year

• Family Friendly & Flexible Working Policies

• 3pm finish on Fridays

Commitment to Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees

The College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.

Applications from agencies submitting candidates for consideration will not be accepted.