Capital Finance Leader for Education Projects

University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer contribution pension

29 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Ride to work and EV car scheme

Job summary

University of Manchester is seeking a Capital Finance Business Partner to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting for capital projects and long-term maintenance. You will collaborate with Finance teams and budget holders across the University to improve reporting and financial monitoring.

The role involves chairing the Capital Finance Working Group, overseeing asset registers and coordinating the five-year plan, while developing and leading a team to deliver timely insights

Qualifications

• A recognised CCAB professional accountancy qualification or equivalent.
• Strong technical knowledge including the accounting requirements of both FRS 102 and IFRS.
• Experience of working within finance in a large, complex organization demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and proactively across organisational boundaries.
• Experienced in leading, managing and developing teams with the ability to think in strategic terms and exercise leadership.
• Experience of working in a business partnering role and delivering an exceptional customer service to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• To develop and review monthly capital and long term maintenance reporting, including for senior committees, and provide insightful management information and financial analysis and deliver to tight deadlines.
• To ensure that the University Fixed Asset Register is fully reconciled each month.
• To oversee the preparation of the Capital budget and five year plan balance sheet and cash flow for the University.
• To Chair monthly meetings of the University Capital Finance Working Group. To attend Capital Project committees as the Capital Finance representative.
• To manage staff involved in the support of capital activity.

Education

CCAB professional accountancy qualification or equivalent

IFRS knowledge

FRS 102 knowledge

Strategic thinking and leadership

Business partnering experience

Job description

University of Manchester is seeking a Capital Finance Business Partner to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting for capital projects and long-term maintenance. You will collaborate with Finance teams and budget holders across the University to improve reporting and financial monitoring.

The role involves chairing the Capital Finance Working Group, overseeing asset registers and coordinating the five-year plan, while developing and leading a team to deliver timely insights