About the role

The focus of this role is to manage a team of finance staff in building partnerships with senior management stakeholders across the university on a cross-section of financial, accounting activities and projects. The aim is to drive impact and understanding of financial reporting on business performance and analysis, enabling a link to financial data to inform business strategies.

To be able to do this role the client requires the following skills and experience;

  • Extensive accounting experience and qualified CCAB/CIMA/Acca Accountant
  • Be able to lead, challenge and manage the budgeting monitoring, forecasting and financial planning
  • Track record of financial administration and experience of a similar role in a complex organisation
  • Excellent understanding with accounting IT packages and systems
  • Intermediate to advanced level Excel experience
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills
  • Excellent negotiation, facilitation and conflict resolution skills
  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of budget planning, forecasting, monitoring and financial accountancy processes
  • Excellent team development and leadership skills

    • What you get in return

    A great range of benefits that support their employees and their families for the long term, including 33 days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays and 3 Christmas closure days, an attractive pension proposition and free parking on campus.

    The client promotes diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

    If this is the ideal role for you, please apply online or call Sophie Holmes or Angela Hoxley on 01908 246715 to discuss further.