Job Description

Reference:

SEP20250196

Expiry date: 17:59, Sun, 21st Sep 2025


Location: Liverpool


Salary: 39,906.00 - 46,049.00 Per Annum


Benefits: 30 Days holiday + Bank Holiday and additional Christmas closure days

Finance Business Partner

Contract: Full time, permanent.

Location: Liverpool, hybrid working

Salary: 39,906 - 46,049

Our award-winning finance team is looking to appoint a Finance Business Partner, who will actively engage with stakeholders to drive business success through financial insights and support. In this role, you will be dedicated to a specific set of projects, functional areas, and core accounts, acting as the trusted financial expert for budget holders, PIs, programme teams, and funders. You will collaborate closely with the Financial Planning and Reporting team to ensure robust financial control, proactive risk management, and accurate forecasting, delivering insightful management information that drives informed decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

Business partnering:

Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, offering financial insights and recommendations to support decision making. Provide an outstanding customer service whilst developing first class working relationships, investing time getting to know stakeholders and understanding their needs. Work closely with other areas of the finance team to ensure stakeholders have access to the best finance information and insight.

Financial information:

Lead regular meetings as the financial "go to" person, presenting financial performance information, progress and results. Assist and guide budget holders in the financial delivery of their accounts, embedding LSTM financial regulations, funder requirements, policies and processes. Work in conjunction with the contracts team to support with the completion of all financial related data. Work with group leaders to develop and maintain resource and forecast models to maximise funds, manage cashflow and ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery.

Insight & analytics:

Interpret financial data, providing meaningful insights and understanding within the LSTM context. Understand anomalies and recommend action to mitigate any arising issues.

Audit & compliance:

Proactively engage and participate in the successful delivery of all LSTM financial audits.

The successful candidate will bring:

CIMA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or qualified by experience Proven experience of finance business partnering, with the ability to build fantastic working relationships Experience of managing and monitoring significant budgets, with sound understanding of financial management processes Experience of producing and presenting management information to stakeholders Excellent communication skills with a collaborative and customer-focused approach A resourceful, innovative, and tactful approach to resolving issues, taking ownership to ensure successful resolution
To see a full list of responsibilities and requirements, see the job description attached.

Additional benefits of joining LSTM:

30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 additional Christmas closure days Generous occupational pension schemes Agile working Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre Employee assistance programme to support with employee well-being High street discounts and cashback offers Government-backed cycle to work scheme Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies

Application Process:

To apply for the position, please click on the apply link and upload your CV and Covering Letter.


Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

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We welcome conversations about flexible working and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.


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