Finance Business Partner (FR)

We are looking for a qualified and experienced accountant to provide high-quality, customer-focused financial and management accounting support to a designated Faculty or portfolio of departments within the University.

Working closely with Executive Deans, Directors and senior leadership teams, you will deliver clear management information to support strategic and operational decision-making, while ensuring strong financial control and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, manage and analyse budgets and forecastsMonitor financial performance and report variances and risksSupport senior managers with financial planning, scenario analysis and decision-makingMaintain accurate financial systems, records and reportingContribute to capital budgeting, project appraisals and year-end processesSupport statutory, corporate and regulatory returnsDevelop and improve costing, reporting and financial processesSupervise and support finance staff as required

About You

Qualified accountant (CCAB or CIMA)Experience in management accounting within a large or complex organisationStrong analytical, organisational and communication skillsConfident using financial systems and Excel to produce meaningful management informationAble to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detailProactive, solution-focused and comfortable working with senior stakeholders

Desirable

Degree (or equivalent experience) in a numerate subjectExperience in higher education or grant-funded environments

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting financial strategy and decision-making in a complex and dynamic organisation.

If you would like to join a supportive and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.

The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to enter the LGPS scheme will be able to do so and will be employed by Birmingham City University directly.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.

 

Closing Date: 08 Feb 2026

Department: Admin/Support Service

Salary: £44,131 to £51,182 per annum Permanent