Head of School Finance (Senior Finance Business Partner)

Job Description

Head of Finance (Senior Finance Business Partner)

• Exciting senior role within a Faculty/Directorate of globally recognised Russell Group University
• Business partner for significant School(s) within Faculty/Directorate providing operational and strategic support on all financial matters
• Responsible for managing the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes alongside analysis of performance to assist budget holders
• Competitive salary and benefits

The University of Manchester is a truly global institution, with a reputation for education and innovation that resonates across the world. A member of the prestigious Russell Group of UK universities, Manchester is one of the largest single-site universities in the UK, hosting nearly 40,500 students, and with more than 12,950 staff, we are one of the largest employers in Greater Manchester. We are committed to world-class research, an outstanding learning and student experience, and social responsibility in everything we do.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidates will have:

• A proven ability to lead, manage, develop and motivate a professional team
• Significant relevant experience in a senior financial leadership role in a large, complex, devolved organisation
• Significant experience of working in an accounts preparation role with strong analytical skills and delivering an exceptional customer service to stakeholders
• Experience of supporting senior leaders in strategic planning
• Experience of preparing and evaluating business appraisals
• Experience of successfully managing change in a large organisation
• Excellent financial analysis and interpretive skills, with ability to grasp the detail, whilst retaining the 'big picture'
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and influence senior colleagues (both academic and PS) at all levels, including those without financial expertise
• Proven ability to challenge the status quo, make positive, effective changes and obtain results against a background of a challenging change programme
• A demonstrable commitment to the mission and values of The University of Manchester and an understanding of the transformational impact of education.

Candidates will also have a recognised accountancy qualification

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Natalie Swithenbank, Head of Faculty Financial Reporting and Analysis FSE

Email: natalie.swithenbank@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.