Head of Finance (Education Development)

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

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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Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews

Name: Philip Pearson

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Applications close at midnight on the closing date.

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