Finance Business Partner
Department: Finance
Location: Ormskirk
Salary: £39,906 to £44,746 per annum
Post Type: Full Time
Closing Date: Tuesday 05 May 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026
Reference: EHA1476-0426
About the Role
We are looking for an influential and forward‑thinking Finance Business Partner to join our new Business Partnering Team and play a key role in shaping the institution's financial strategy. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance, you will provide high‑quality financial insight, build strong relationships with senior leaders, and help drive a positive, collaborative financial culture across the organisation.
Your main duties and responsibilities will include:
* Delivering professional, customer focused financial support to your service areas, translating complex information into clear, actionable advice
* Leading on annual budgeting, quality forecasting, staffing establishment management, capital and project reporting, and full costing models
* Analysing key performance indicators, highlight trends, and investigate variances
* Champion value for money, ethical practice, and continuous improvement in financial management
* Innovating financial processes to make insights more accessible and impactful
* Providing training and guidance to staff with financial responsibilities and support the development of a unified financial management culture
* Ensuring compliance with procurement practices and contribute to cross institution initiatives
* Deputising for the Deputy Director of Finance at budget holder meetings and collaborate closely with the wider Finance team
About You
As Finance Business Partner, you will have:
* A high standard of numeracy, literacy and accuracy
* Good understanding of accounting principles; Ability to clearly explain financial concepts in a way that is easily understood by non‑finance managers.
* Confident communicator, able to influence and challenge senior managers in operational roles by building trust and confidence through demonstrated understanding of operational context
* A passion of improving systems, processes and organisational culture to analyse financial data
* Strong stakeholder management skills and expertise in communicating complex concepts effectively for buy‑in from senior‑level and all other relevant stakeholders
At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Rewards & Benefits
* A minimum of 38 days annual leave per annum, (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
* Discounted membership to our onsite state‑of‑the‑art sport and leisure facilities
* Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
* Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
* A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
* Beautiful award‑winning on‑campus working environment.
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
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