About the Role

We are looking for an influential and forward-thinking Finance Business Partner to join our are new Business Partnering Team and play a key role in shaping the institution’s financial strategy. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance, you will provide a high-quality financial insight, build strong relationships with senior leaders, and help drive a positive, collaborative financial culture across the organisation.

Your main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Delivering professional, customer focused financial support to your service areas, translating complex information into clear, actionable advice
• Leading on annual budgeting, quality forecasting, staffing establishment management, capital and project reporting, and full costing models
• Analysing key performance indicators, highlight trends, and investigate variances
• Champion value for money, ethical practice, and continuous improvement in financial management
• Innovating financial processes to make insights more accessible and impactful
• Providing training and guidance to staff with financial responsibilities and support the development of a unified financial management culture
• Ensuring compliance with procurement practices and contribute to cross institution initiatives
• Deputising for the Deputy Director of Finance at budget holder meetings and collaborate closely with the wider Finance team

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified. 

While this role is currently open to all applicants, priority will be given to internal applicants.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Christina Fitzpatrick, Deputy Director of Finance at Christina.Fitzpatrick@edgehill.ac.uk

About You

As Finance Business Partner, you will have:

• A high standard of numeracy, literacy and accuracy
• Good understanding of accounting principles; Ability to clearly explain financial concepts in a way that is easily understood by non-finance managers.
• Confident communicator, able to influence and challenge senior managers in operational roles by building trust and confidence through demonstrated understanding of operational context
• A passion of improving systems, processes and organisational culture to analyse financial data
• Strong stakeholder management skills and expertise in communicating complex concepts effectively for buy-in from senior-level and all other relevant stakeholders

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 38 days annual leave per annum, (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
• A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

Closing Date: 05 May 2026

Department: Support

Salary: £39,906 to £44,746 per annum
Permanent campus based role