Finance Business Partner

Fixed Term Contact – Finance Business Partner

Location: Cambridge, CB5 (on-site working)

Duration: 6 months

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday

This role is crucial in delivering the College’s Deficit Reduction programme.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with Heads of Department, Head of Finance, and Management Accountant to provide comprehensive operational management reports and dashboards for monitoring the Deficit Reduction programme.
• Work closely with Senior Leaders and Heads of Departments to implement the Deficit Reduction programme, including.
• Evaluate departmental software usage and consider:
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of costs, working capital, balance sheet, and capex drivers, translating this into actionable insights and plans.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analysis to support tactical and strategic decision-making, including process optimisation suggestions.

Person Specification:

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant experience in financial cost management and analysis
• Good analytical skills, including Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills (Essential)

Benefits:

• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Comprehensive sick pay
• Maternity and paternity benefits above statutory requirements
• 33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Healthcare cash plan scheme
• Free staff lunch scheme
• Long service bonus payments
• Access to a childcare voucher scheme
• Access to sporting facilities including tennis courts and a gym

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.