Location: Birmingham (Hybrid working) Contract: Permanent Salary: £47,389 - £56,535An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join the finance team at a UK university during a period of continued strategic development.This role will work closely with senior academic and professional services colleagues, providing high-quality financial insight, challenge and support to Faculties and/or Professional Services areas. You will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, helping to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the University.Key responsibilities include:Acting as a trusted finance partner to Deans, Heads of School and senior stakeholdersLeading budgeting, forecasting and medium-term financial planning for your areasProducing and interpreting management accounts and financial reportsSupporting TRAC, FEC and research costing activity where requiredContributing to business cases, investment appraisals and strategic initiativesAbout you:Qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) or qualified by experienceExperience in management accounting or finance business partnering, ideally within the HE or public sectorStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skillsAble to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insightWhy join?You''ll be joining a collaborative, values-led organisation offering flexible working, an excellent pension scheme and the opportunity to make a real impact in a Higher Education env