Finance Business Partner

Department

Finance

Location

Ormskirk

Salary

£39,906 to £44,746 per annum

Permanent

Post Type

Full Time

Closing Date

Sunday 20 September 2026

Reference

EHA1477-0926

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and influential Finance Business Partner to join our new Business Partnering Team and support the delivery of our financial strategy and drive a strong, collaborative financial culture across the institution.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance, you will provide high-quality financial insight, support senior stakeholders and build strong relationships with senior leaders, and help drive a positive, collaborative financial culture across the organisation.

As Finance Business partner you will:
Lead budgeting and forecasting for your service areas, including annual budgets, quarterly reforecasts, staffing establishment updates, capital and project reporting, and full costing models.

Driving strategic decision making for your service area

Deliver professional, customer focused financial support to your service areas, translating complex information into clear, actionable advice.

Analyse performance, monitor KPIs and highlight trends to support strategic decision-making.

Drive value for money, ethical practice and continuous improvement in financial management through data reviews and departmental engagement.

Collaborate with Finance teams to strengthen financial management culture and consistency.

Provide training and guidance to staff with financial responsibilities and support the development of a unified financial management culture.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Christina Fitzpatrick, Deputy Director of Finance at [email protected]

About You

As finance business partner, you will enjoy change, like getting to the heart of complex information, and takes real satisfaction from working with and supporting colleagues across the organisation.

You will have an excellent understanding of accounting principles; and Ability to clearly explain financial concepts in a way that is easily understood by non-finance managers, with the ability to influence and challenge senior managers in operational roles by building trust and confidence through demonstrated understanding of operational context

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 39 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (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.