Finance Analyst Hull 2023

Applicants are required to submit a current CV and covering letter outlining how their qualifications and experience meet the Competency Specification within the Job Description/Candidate Profile below.

The University reserves the right to close this post once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

The Role

We are seeking a Finance Analyst that will support the strategy and business plans of the Directorate, as directed, to deliver the Finance Business Plan for the University. This is a superb opportunity to learn alongside leading industry professionals and established Finance Business Partners.

You will have regular contact and support from a welcoming and inclusive directorate where you can gain invaluable exposure to the workplace. This involves being an active member of the team to ensure that operational resources and staffing are fully optimised, which includes strategic decision making, risk and performance management, whilst retaining professional objectivity and the ability to challenge constructively and influence effectively when necessary.

You, as the successful candidate, will support the analytical activities of the Finance Business partners to enable them to support the Faculties/Departments/Support area for which they are responsible, encouraging value for money (economy, efficiency and effectiveness) in all aspects of financial work.

You will assist the Finance Business partners by managing the finance mailbox, supporting the planning, budgeting and forecasting processes and ensure the Service delivers accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial plans and reports for the Faculties/Departments/Support areas for which they are responsible in alignment with the University’s strategic plan.

Responsibilities

A key aspect of the role will be ensuring that strong, effective and professional relationships are developed and maintained with Deans, Heads, PSS colleagues and other stakeholders, working effectively and flexibly as part of a team on including (but not restricted to):

• Monthly reporting – provision of monthly reporting, analysis and insight to ULT, Deans and Service Directors - including both financial and non-financial (academic) KPIs
• Knowledge of the budget and forecasts including student numbers/fee income, Staff Pay and Non-Pay in line with the University’s financial strategy
• Support process improvement / vfm initiatives driving change through analysis and evaluation
• Problem Solving & Analysis, especially in relation to the University’s income/expenditure
• Support risk management processes applying an appropriate level of governance and financial control
• Course Costing and other Product/Project Profitability analyses
• Support preparation of Business Cases, including financial appraisal, detailed analysis and post implementation monitoring & evaluation
• Utilising the IBM System to maintain and extract data for reporting, budgeting and forecasting purposes
• Working collaboratively across the finance directorate and other departments/directorates within the University

This could suit a recent graduate or someone with industry experience within a financial or accounting discipline. It is essential that you are confident and proficient at using Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

You will be rewarded with a generous starting salary and pension scheme, 39 days holiday allowance and the option to work hybrid.

At Hull we are committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level, because we believe a diverse workforce brings broader expertise, improved innovation and greater success for all.