Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

Bristol

Salary: GBP 30,348 - GBP 33,158

Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week

Closing date: Sunday 17 February 2019 (midnight)

Interview date: Monday 25 January 2019

The City of Bristol College is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive qualified or part qualified (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) Finance Business Partner. We are looking for someone who is confident working in a fast paced environment with conflicting deadlines. 

You will also need to be able to build and maintain excellent working relationships with stakeholders, at all levels, internally and externally, as well as other members of College staff.

As a Finance Business Partner you will be responsible for preparing relevant, accurate and timely financial/business management advice and services to the Corporation, Senior Leadership Team and designated Service Areas and associated management teams. The position will also contribute to the production and monitoring of accurate management accounts.

The main duties of the Finance Business Partner is to:

• produce and deliver the full requirements of management reporting outputs (revenue, expenditure and capital)
• ensure your work delivers (in conjunction with Functional Area and Faculty Managers) innovative income generation schemes
• assist and contribute to strategic, operational and business planning in support of the College development plan and targets 
• ensure cost control by reviewing payroll and non-pay costs and liaising with budget-holders on variances
• carry out projects or other cross-College initiatives or functions as directed by your line manager
• make an effective input into investment appraisals and planning submissions
• initiate and implement projects as directed by your line manager
• work with your line manager to generate a positive and widely recognised image for Financial Services as a business partner to internal functional and faculty areas 
• actively promote the College and its core values both internally and externally

Continuous professional development is a key part of the Finance Business Partner role and the College is keen to support the successful candidate with their personal professional development and would offer support with obtaining additional qualifications.  

The successful candidate will keep up to keep up to date with the developments relevant to the position, the trends and national and local initiatives and maintain and develop strong analytical skills in the planning, design, assessment and execution of projects. In addition to this it is expected that the Finance Business Partner will provide professional guidance and leadership to members of staff. 

At the City of Bristol College we expect all member of staff to promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young persons and other vulnerable people for whom you are responsible and whom you come into contact with. 

Please note that you could be required to undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required of you commensurate with your general level of responsibility at your initial place of work or at another of the College’s sites. 

Life at City of Bristol College:

Benefits City of Bristol College offers:

• a generous holiday entitlement of 42 holiday days (inclusive of bank holidays and 8 college closure days)
• membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 15.5%
• death in service benefit 3x salary (if a member of the pension scheme)
• cycle to work scheme
• a variety of online shopping discounts and offers
• free car parking at most college sites
• a supportive package of continuous professional development 
• as well as a range of staff support packages 

About the College:

City of Bristol College is one of the City’s largest employers, based at four different sites across the City. We offer a wide range of courses from entry to degree level and cater for learners of all ages and backgrounds. We strive for student achievement through providing the best possible student experience, professional staff and outstanding resources. Our success in this isn’t possible without the commitment, dedication and collaboration of every member of staff. 

If you feel you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required for this role, we look forward to receiving your application.

Please refer to our Job Description, Person Specification and Conditions of Service for more information. 

How to Apply

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You will be directed to City of Bristol College’s career page where you will be required to complete an application form. 

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