Head of Finance (Education Development)

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Presencial; GBP 70 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Generous employer contribution pension

29 days annual leave + bank holidays

Ride to work and EV car scheme

Resumo da oferta

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

You will develop insightful management information, oversee reporting suites, and chair the Capital Finance Working Group, while leading and developing the capital finance team to deliver under

Qualificações

• CCAB professional qualification or equivalent.
• Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102 and IFRS.
• Experience in finance within a large, complex organisation.
• Leadership of teams with strategic thinking and proactive collaboration.
• Experience in a business partnering role delivering excellent stakeholder service.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and review monthly capital and long-term maintenance reporting for senior committees.
• Ensure the Fixed Asset Register reconciles monthly.
• Oversee Capital budget and five-year plan balance sheet and cash flow.
• Chair the University Capital Finance Working Group meetings and participate in Capital Project committees.
• Manage staff supporting capital activity.

Conhecimentos

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Business partnering

IFRS/FRS102 knowledge

Formação académica

CCAB professional qualification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Capital Finance Business Partner

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join the Finance Directorate as a Capital Finance Business Partner. You will manage financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting for University capital and long-term maintenance, working with Finance teams and budget holders across the University to improve financial reporting and monitoring.

You will be responsible for:

• 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 develop, maintain and monitor a suite of exception reports in relation to capital expenditure and capital grant income as well as long-term maintenance.
• 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.

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

About You

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

Essential Criteria

• 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

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of leading on the accounting, budgeting and forecasting of capital projects.
• Experience of the implementation of lease accounting under IFRS (IFRS 16)

We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

Our benefits include:

• Generous employer contribution pension
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
• Ride to work and EV car scheme available

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

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