Deputy Finance Business Partner

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) based in Preston wishes to recruit a Deputy Finance Business Partner to join the Financial Planning & Accounting Business Partnering Team.

The role is to support and work in partnership with a Finance Business Partner covering a blended portfolio of School and Service Budget Holders in providing financial support, budget setting, strategic planning & review and operational delivery.

The position will draw on the successful candidate’s previous experience of providing partnering support and financial analysis to both finance and non-finance managers, building trusted relationships to ensure corporate financial strategies are aligned with Budget Holder delivery plans.

In exciting times for the University in the evolving Higher Educational and Training sector, this provides an opportunity to work in a fast-paced developing role, enhancing the financial support provided by FP&A to assist the ongoing growth and development of UCLan.

The successful candidate will be a passed finalist working towards a professional accountancy body membership (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent). 

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston with a hybrid working environment.

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