Head of Financial Reporting - AD2285

University of St Andrews; St Andrews; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Relocation assistance

USS Pension Scheme

Staff discounts

Free staff parking

Cycle to Work

Health and wellbeing schemes

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

University of St Andrews is seeking a Head of Financial Reporting to lead all corporate financial reporting and ensure compliance across the University Group. The role coordinates with external auditors and oversees the Financial Accounts function, driving monthly reporting and technical guidance to senior management.

The post requires a seasoned Financial Controller with at least five years in a large, complex organisation. A hybrid working environment and staff development are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience as a senior financial controller or equivalent in a large complex organisation.
• Experience delivering timely monthly reporting and technical guidance to management.
• Ability to lead staff development and manage a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for all aspects of corporate financial reporting and compliance across the University Group.
• Coordinate with external auditors and other audit bodies on financial data.
• Oversee the Financial Accounts function and monthly reporting cycle.
• Support modernization and efficiency improvements using Oracle Fusion and new standards.

Skills

Financial reporting

Leadership

Auditors liaison

Process improvement

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Job description

The post of Head of Financial Reporting atthe University of St Andrews is a critical role within the Finance department,that provides an opportunity to drive forward progress at an exciting timewithin the University. We havesuccessfully implemented Oracle Fusion, our newERP system for Finance and this provides an excellent platform to continuallyimprove how we deliver finance using modern technology to facilitate this aswell as manage new changes in Financial Reporting Standards.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief FinancialOfficer, you will provide leadership and guidance for all aspects of corporatefinancial reporting and compliance across the University Group. You will alsocoordinate the relationship with the external auditors and any other bodieswith the right to audit and/or inspect the University’s financial data. TheHead of Financial Reporting will be responsible for the Financial Accountssection of the Finance department which comprises three members of staff withresponsibility for all aspects of Financial Reporting.

As the Head of Financial Reporting, you willbe an experienced Financial Controller with a minimum of five years experienceof working in a large complex organisation at this level. You will haveexperience of innovating to reduce the monthly reporting timetable and deliverefficiencies in the process whilst maintaining data quality and control. Youwill be an advocate of staff development and demonstrate strong leadership ofthe financial reporting function delivering financial expertise, monthlyreporting and technical guidance to senior management. You will be a key seniormember of the finance team.

St Andrews offers more than just a place to work it isa place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion, and wellbeing, and we arecommitted to creating a workplace where staff can thrive and perform at theirbest.

Further information and informal enquiries maybe directed to Calli Hopkinson, email: [e-mail], Tel: [phone].

In addition to the salary on offer for this position,there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of StAndrews. The package for the Head of Financial Reporting includes:

• Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generousemployer contributions of 14.5%
• A hybrid working environment, including partialhomeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies,supporting work-life balance
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods andservices
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle toWork Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees ondegree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunitiesincluding LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrificescheme

At St Andrews, equality,diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar ofour University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive andsupportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity chartersand awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race EqualityCharter.

We particularly welcomeapplications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minorityreligions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people

Closing Date: 06 November 2026Interview Date: 16 November 2026