Deputy Head of Finance Operations

South & City College Birmingham; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

South & City College Birmingham seeks a full-time Finance Operations Manager to oversee financial management tasks including Accounts Payable and Purchasing systems. The role includes supporting treasury functions and ensuring a safe learning environment. Candidates must have fluency in English and experience in financial operations, particularly in education, to meet the college's commitment to safeguarding and effective financial management.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing financial operations, particularly in Accounts Payable and Purchasing.
• Understanding safeguarding principles in educational environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage the Accounts Payable and Purchasing systems.
• Assist with Treasury Management functions.
• Deputize for the Head of Finance Operations in daily financial service management.

Skills

Fluency in English

Job description

Contract type: Permanent, full-time

Hours per week: 36.5 hours

Proposed Interview Date: 18th August 2025

About South and City College Birmingham

We are one of the largest further education providers in the UK, with eight campuses across the city. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications, and experience for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education.

Our vision is to be recognized as an outstanding educational and economic resource by providing outstanding education and training that is primarily vocational in response to the needs of learners, employers, and other key stakeholders.

At South and City College Birmingham, equality, diversity, and inclusion are integral to who we are and what we do. We are firmly committed to promoting and embedding the key principles for all within our institution, from our learners to our staff, governors, employers, visitors, and contractors.

Main Job Purpose

Effective management of the Accounts Payable and Purchasing systems and assisting with Treasury Management functions.

To deputise for the Head of Finance Operations in the day-to-day management of the College's financial services.

South and City College recognizes that personal safety is a fundamental precondition for effective and successful teaching and learning. A safe learning environment that promotes well-being, safety, and security for all students, staff, and visitors is essential. Safeguarding is a core element of all aspects of college activity.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).

Candidates should be aware that if shortlisted, an online search will be conducted as an additional safeguarding check. This involves reviewing publicly available online information about the candidate. The search will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates prior to the interview, under the legal basis of Article 6(e) (public task) in line with the guidance laid out in paragraph 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCISE) 2022. Any data collected will be retained according to our retention schedule, available upon request.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, and therefore, fluency in English is an essential requirement for the role.