Lead Finance Business Partner

Company: University of Edinburgh
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

Job Description

Grade UE09: £63,606 – £78,469 per annum, pro rata if part time

CSG / Finance Directorate

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent)

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Lead Finance Business Partner to join our term working with the College of Science & Engineering. This role will work closely with the senior management of the College to provide strategic insight, analysis and advice enabling the delivery of high-quality, accurate financial forecasting and reporting on performance to support the ongoing financial sustainability of the University.

This role is a key management/leadership role within the business partnering team, setting direction and development for a team of business partners; and advocating / supporting the consistent application of finance policy and procedures across the College.

We are also open to part-time or flexible working patterns, including hybrid working on a non-contractual basis combining remote and regular on-campus work.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 1st July 2026.

The closing time for applications is 11:59 pm (UK time).

Application requirements

Please include the following documents in your application:

  • CV
  • Cover letter outlining how your experience is relevant for this role

Compliance

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK.

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Benefits

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

  • Working within one of the world’s leading universities
  • Variety every day
  • Responsibility and autonomy
  • Professional development and subject matter expertise

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

  • A competitive salary.
  • An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
  • To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
  • Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

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Posted: June 21st, 2026