Commercial Finance & Business Systems Manager

s1jobs; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Strathclyde is seeking an experienced Commercial Finance & Business Systems Manager to lead financial management, IT and data stewardship within Campus Services. You will manage a team and work with multiple departments to ensure robust service delivery across catering, accommodation, sport and Ross Priory Hotel.

You will deliver financial oversight, analytical insight and assurance across diverse income streams and budgets, while ensuring business systems are fit-for-purpose

Qualifications

• Strong financial and analytical expertise.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work across finance, systems and operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial oversight across complex income streams and budgets.
• Lead IT and data stewardship within the department and ensure fit-for-purpose business systems.
• Direct and develop a team responsible for financial management, IT and data support.
• Collaborate with IT and Information Systems to ensure timely, accurate information.

Job description

FTE: 1.0 (35 hours per week)

Term: Open

Closing date: 28 September 2026

The University of Strathclyde is seeking an experienced and highly capable Commercial Finance & Business Systems Manager to play a pivotal role within Campus Services Directorate. Campus Services include Catering, Accommodation Services, Strathclyde Sport and Ross Priory Hotel. This role is integral to driving excellence and operational efficiency across the University’s commercial operations.

The successful candidate will provide management and direction to a dedicated team responsible for financial management, IT and data stewardship, and comprehensive business support. The remit spans a diverse portfolio and ensures robust and high-quality service delivery.

Reporting directly to the Head of Service and maintaining a close partnership with the Finance Department, you will deliver sound financial oversight, analytical insight, and assurance across complex income streams, substantial budgets, and vital business systems.

Your responsibilities will include collaboration with the University’s IT and Information Systems Departments to ensure business systems are fit-for-purpose and deliver accurate, timely information. Additionally, you will oversee office administration within the department, to provide exceptional support to operational teams and senior management to enable effective and efficient departmental performance.

We are seeking an individual with strong financial and analytical expertise, excellent stakeholder and team management skills, and the ability to work effectively across finance, systems and operational functions. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the success of one of Scotland's leading universities and to help shape the future performance of a diverse commercial portfolio.

In return for your skills and expertise, we offer a competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Join a team that values innovation, excellence, and actively seeks to contribute to the growth and success of one of Scotland’s most prestigious universities. The role requires a commitment of 35 hours per week, predominantly Monday to Friday, with very occasional evenings and weekends to meet urgent business needs.

For informal enquiries, please contact Graham Paterson, Deputy Director at graham.paterson @strath.ac.uk