Academic Enterprise & Awarding Body Finance Business Partner

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The opportunity

As the Finance Business Partner for Academic Enterprise and Awarding Body you will provide a comprehensive financial reporting and business partnering service to the University’s Short Courses (UALSC) and UAL Awarding Body (UALAB) businesses that develops relationships and contributes to the success of the business.

 

As a finance professional you will have the expertise to deliver effective financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and provide financial analysis to support and influence decision making to support long term planning and financial sustainability of the business.

About you

You will have knowledge and experience of:

• Experience of working with large data sets, ability to write and develop financial reports using excel at an advanced standard
• Experience of building effective relationships with budget managers across an organisation
• Experience of working in a fast-moving financial environment, working to key milestones and delivering comprehensive results to tight deadlines
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing adapting the message for a diverse audience in an inclusive and accessible way
• Plans, prioritises and manages resources effectively to achieve long term objectives
• Works collaboratively in a team and where appropriate across or with different professional groups
• Experience of managing a small team, motivating, setting objectives, and helping them prioritise their workload
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with students or customers
• Suggests practical solutions to new or unique problems.

If you have any queries you may contact Leila Farrance, Resourcing Adviser via email on PSOstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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