Assistant Finance Business Partner Northop, Wales
Job description
At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education. Having recently received a glowing Estyn inspection as well as a Platinum Corporate Standard Health at Work Award, we feel this is a good start.
We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.
Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.
Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration…
Role Title: Assistant Finance Business Partner
Location: Northop
Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
Salary: £24,778 - £26,643
We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Finance Business Partner to join our busy Finance team based at our Northop site. There is an option to Work from Home and at other sites on occasion/on an ad hoc basis as per business need. As the Assistant Finance Business Partner you will be assisting with the control of the financial systems, preparations of financial and management accounts and analysis of financial and management accounting information within the Finance function to deliver a Business Partnering service across all areas of the College.
- Assist with the preparation of timely monthly management accounts and monthly forecasts.
- To develop appropriate budgetary control systems and techniques within the College, providing appropriate support to budget holders across the College
- Monitor, prepare and publish monthly budget reports and commitment information
- Work closely with Budget Holders to analyse variances and explore potential problems and opportunities making appropriate recommendations and advising on the financial impact to the College.
- Support the Finance Business Partner in implementing a Business Partnering service across all areas of the College
- Assist with the monthly monitoring and forecasting of hourly paid staffing budgets.
- Collate monthly Devolved Budget monitoring information from Managers and summarise.
- Assist with the preparation of year-end final accounts in accordance with all relevant guidance and statutory requirements for the College
- Attend meetings with colleagues, staff and managers to discuss devolved budgets and forecasts.
- To complete financial and statistical returns for management and external reporting requirements as required.
- To monitor financial records to ensure compliance with financial regulations and procedures
- Prepare and reconcile monthly bank reconciliations as required
- To assist with the development of financial procedures and systems.
- Ensure the accuracy of transaction data and the timely processing of recharges to appropriate cost centres.
- To undertake general office administrative duties in support of the Finance function.
- To provide a “service-focussed” approach to all staff and customers which is accurate, timely and user friendly
- To undertake any other appropriate duties relating to this position
Essential Requirements
- Qualified to Managerial Level 4 AAT
- GCSE qualified Grade A-C in English and Maths.
- Competent in Google applications and Microsoft office particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Also able to navigate Internet and Intranets
- Able to work as part of a wider Team, and be flexible and adaptable when required
- Able to plan and manage own workload, ensuring deadlines are met.
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent Time Management Skills
- Excellent Communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to demonstrate personal resilience in order to cope with a range of difficult situations
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Takes personal responsibility for delivering quality work.
- Identifies opportunities to improve and develop existing practices.
- Demonstrates through actions commitment to the Vision, Mission, Core Values and Behaviours.
Coleg Cambria is committed to raising the profile of the Welsh language.
Welsh language skills are desirable for this position.
Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer.
The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do and as part of this, the College is committed to having a diverse staff group.
The safety of children, young people and adults identified as ‘vulnerable’ is paramount and Coleg Cambria is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of these individuals and to the rigorous implementation of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures and arrangements. A DBS Disclosure will be requested from the successful candidate being offered the position. Dependent on the role you are applying for if successful, you may also be required to register with the Education Workforce Council.
Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.
Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
On site nursery provision at our Deeside site
Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development
Discounted Gym Membership
Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
Free Parking on All Sites
Cycle Scheme
Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments
Discounted Rates for Restaurants
