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Finance Business Partner
Permanent - Full Time
Salary £41560 - £43660
Application Deadline Monday 16th June 2025
Your future is here
A place to thrive
Being part of our College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two new Finance Business Partners to join the Finance team at our College. Several new posts are being recruited for the team as we grow to serve the demands of a growing college. We are looking for someone with a passion for partnering, who will come in and build great working relationships with budget holders as well as being a key player within the finance team.
Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner, you will be involved in Month end, Budgeting & Forecasting, but most importantly, for your areas, you will be the link between Finance and the rest of the College. We are looking for a candidate who can see the bigger picture, who can monitor budget variances whilst understanding the nature of the business and the challenges it faces. Through well planned, regular meetings with your areas, you will not only review month end results and discuss possible actions but also use the meetings as a chance to ensure we have open communication channels & that we are embedding best practices.
If the role itself isn’t enough, Nottingham College is a great employer to work for. There is a strong commitment to CPD, generous holiday entitlements (39 days plus bank holidays) and access to both student discount and the LGPS pension scheme – to name but a few of the perks!
The post will be shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria at application stage from the person specification. Please ensure that you have a look at this specification attached to the Role Profile and complete your application directly from this, as these specifications are an integral part of the selection process.
Why Join us
- Competitive salary – £24,285 to £25,335 FTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)
- 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Discounts at various stores andservices across the UK via our Vivup App
- Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
- Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicatedContinued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to InvestProgramme
A place to belong
At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.
We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.
Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported.
Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.
Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.
Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.
Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
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If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here. Just press APPLY and wer shall send you full details.
We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability
