Finance Business Partner

Applications are invited for the position of Finance Business Partner, a role within the Finance Department at the University of South Wales. The role sits within the Financial Planning, Performance and Transformation Team, providing both core financial services and driving dynamic and innovative approaches to financial management to underpin USW financial performance and transformation.

This position is based at Treforest Campus at the University of South Wales. The university is currently operating a hybrid-model of working. However, the successful candidate would be expected to work on campus for part of the week and work within close proximity to the relevant business area/ stakeholders.

The Finance Business Partner will report to the Senior Finance Business Partner and help them to raise the profile of Finance throughout the University by developing and supporting financial and commercial awareness across Academic Faculties and Corporate Departments. A critical financial role in the Finance Department that through management information, analysis and instilling a culture of continuous improvement will encourage and enable effective decision-making and ensure the University operates efficiently and sustainably and achieves its Strategy 2030 Goals. We are looking for a professionally qualified and experienced self-starter who is looking for a rare and exciting opportunity to not only develop and deliver core financial support services within a complex organisation but who will also contribute to the financial transformation of the University.

For an informal conversation about this post please contact Marion Dowell via email: [email protected]

If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.

USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.

If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.

We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.