Job Description

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Senior Finance Officer
Department
Financial Planning and Reporting
Location
Joseph Priestley Building
Salary
38,050 to 44,131 per annum
Permanent
Post Type
Full Time
Release Date
15 January 2026
Closing Date
23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 08 February 2026
Reference
F126001
Birmingham City University is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join our Business Partnering team. Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner, you'll provide high-quality financial support to Schools, Professional Service Departments, and Projects, helping senior teams make informed operational and strategic decisions. The role operates on a hybrid basis, with three days per week based on-site in the office and two days working from home. Interviews will be conducted in person.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide finance and accountancy support for departments and projects.
• Advise budget holders and senior managers on financial management, forecasts, and variances.
• Produce accurate, timely management information and financial reports.
• Lead audits, maintain financial integrity, and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Support payroll processes, statutory returns, and project costing.
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and transparency.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on funding, reporting, and compliance.

Essential Criteria:

• Part-qualified accountant (CCAB recognised) or equivalent experience.
• Experience providing finance support to senior managers.
• Strong Excel and IT skills; experience with financial systems.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines with accuracy.

Desirable:

• Higher education finance experience, including costing/resource allocation.
• Knowledge of external grant funding processes.

Join us and play a key role in supporting the University's financial decision-making, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and sustainability across all areas.
The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to enter the LGPS scheme will be able to do so and will be employed by Birmingham City University directly.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.

Skills Required