Assistant Finance Business Partner
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Position Overview & Specifications
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Business Partnering team, within the Finance Department, at University of South Wales. As one of the largest higher education providers in Wales, the University provides an ideal setting for individuals to develop their careers, nurture their talent and make a difference.
Based at Pontypridd, this role will provide you with an opportunity to build and develop your financial skills and abilities, working as part of a key financial team within the University, providing a range of financial services to both Corporate Departments and Faculties across the organisation.
Specifically, this role will assist the Finance Business Partnering team in providing a framework of financial advice, monitoring and support to Corporate Departments and Faculties, across financial planning, budget and forecasting and to drive and support improved financial decision making. We are looking for an ambitious Part Qualified Accountant with a strong finance/accounting background and considerable experience, with an approachable, professional and “can do” approach to work, who is equally adept at working unaided or as part of a close-knit team.
This is a full time, permanent post.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Meleri Archer via Meleri.archer@southwales.ac.uk
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University(or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges. If you are an internal professional services candidate, you will be continue to be employed by the University of South Wales.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Finance Business Partner roles across University of South Wales's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,411 - £32,411 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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