Head of Financial Insights and Business Partnering

Department: Finance & Procurement

Salary: Starting from £63,225, rising to £72,468 including a market supplement of £5,000

Closing date: Thursday 11 September 2025

Overview

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Financial Insights and Business Partnering to lead the Management Information Section (MIS) finance team. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality finance business partnering, budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting services across the University’s academic, professional services, and research support functions. You will work closely with colleagues across the wider University and the Finance department to provide insightful financial support, drive process improvements, and influence decision-making at senior levels. As the University transitions to a cloud-based accounting system, you will guide the team through changes to financial processes, systems, and reporting, working collaboratively with the programme team to support a smooth and effective implementation. You will contribute to strategic projects and support development of new initiatives and practices in response to internal priorities and external developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MIS finance team in finance business partnering, budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting.
• Provide insightful financial support and influence decision-making at senior levels.
• Guide processes and reporting during the transition to a cloud-based accounting system.
• Support delivery of strategic projects and development of new initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the University and Finance department to drive improvements.
• Participate in flexible/hybrid working arrangements and on-campus meetings as required.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience in financial leadership roles.
• Strong track record in finance business partnering and strategic financial support.
• Proven ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and influence decisions.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI and financial reporting tools.
• Proficiency in management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting; ability to communicate financial implications to non-financial audiences.
• Experience supporting system and process change; adaptable to change.
• Commitment to the University\u2019s mission and impact across students, staff, and the community.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Hybrid working pattern; based at the Virgil Building, Bath city centre, with option to work from home up to 3 days per week.
• Market supplement of £5,000 included in salary.
• Generous pension schemes and annual leave with discretionary days.
• Personal and professional development opportunities, including apprenticeships and online learning.
• Access to staff discounts and free entry to local museums and facilities.
• Relocation and visa-related support where applicable.

Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Further information is available on our application support webpage.

Equality and Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion; we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, including under-represented groups. We are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and support disability confidence initiatives.

How to learn more

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Stephanie Court, Director of Management Accounting.