Head of Finance Operations

University of Southampton Malaysia; Southampton; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Southampton is seeking a Head of Finance Operations. The successful candidate will lead finance operations teams, ensuring excellent service delivery and supporting finance transformation. Ideal candidates will have senior management experience in finance operations, proven team management skills, and a strategic view of the higher education landscape. The role offers a competitive salary and diverse benefits, including generous leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

Defined benefits pension scheme

30 days annual leave

Access to on-site sports facilities

Discounts from national and international shops

Qualifications

• Experience in senior management positions in finance operations teams.
• Proven track record of managing complex and specialised teams.
• Ability to take a strategic view within the Higher Education Funding landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance operations teams.
• Ensure appropriate systems and policies are in place.
• Support finance transformation initiatives.

Skills

Financial literacy

Change management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

The University of Southampton’s mission is to change the world for the better. As a world-leading, research-intensive university, with a strong and high-quality educational offering, it is renowned for its innovation and enterprise. It is a founding member of the Russell Group - an organisation of 24 top UK universities committed to maintaining the highest research and teaching standards.

Role

The University of Southampton is seeking to appoint a Head of Finance Operations to support the long-term financial sustainability of the University through the delivery and ongoing enhancement of a customer focused finance operations service. You will lead and manage the finance operations teams who work closely with other professional service areas to deliver an excellent service to stakeholders.

The role is the main point of contact for finance operations which includes ensuring appropriate systems and policies are in place to support effective delivery of the University’s objectives. The role is fundamental to finance transformation and in supporting the finance executive leadership team in achieving a top-level functioning Finance, Planning and Analytics Directorate.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance operations teams and work closely with other professional service areas to deliver an excellent service to stakeholders.
• Act as the main point of contact for finance operations, ensuring appropriate systems and policies are in place to support effective delivery of the University’s objectives.
• Support finance transformation and assist the finance executive leadership team in achieving a top-level functioning Finance, Planning and Analytics Directorate.

Qualifications and Experience

Prospective candidates will have held senior management positions in a finance operations team, with a proven track record of managing complex and specialised teams servicing both internal and external stakeholders. As a member of the senior management team in the Finance, Planning and Analytics Directorate you will be able to demonstrate financial literacy and a solid understanding of contract development and negotiations. You should have extensive experience of change management or process re-engineering combined with an ability to take a strategic view within the context of the Higher Education Funding landscape. The role manages a sizeable team of professional and administrative staff, so your ability to motivate, engage and develop the team to deliver excellent customer service is paramount.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion & Benefits

The University of Southampton is committed to attracting and supporting exceptional staff to deliver at the highest levels in all activities. We select candidates based on merit and ability and aspire to thrive in the diversity of our workforce. In addition to a competitive salary the University offers an attractive defined benefits pension scheme; a generous holiday allowance of 30 days annual leave, plus 6 University closure days and 8 bank holidays; use of on-site sports, arts and cultural facilities and a wide range of discounts from national & international shops and services.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.

How to apply

For informal queries please contact Sally Crabb, Group Financial Controller, [e-mail]

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Further Details

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Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on [phone] or [e-mail] quoting the job number.

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