Head of School Finance (Senior Finance Business Partner)

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution in Manchester is seeking a Head of School Finance to lead financial operations and support strategic initiatives. This pivotal role involves managing budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes while collaborating with senior management to enhance financial performance. The organization promotes a culture of inclusion and diversity, offering a flexible work environment and a range of employee benefits, including a market-leading pension scheme and exceptional leave entitlements. If you are a finance professional with a passion for education and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Market leading Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Exceptional annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in managing financial planning and budgeting processes.
• Strong analytical skills for performance analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for the school.
• Provide strategic support on all financial matters as a business partner.

Skills

Financial Planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Reporting

Performance Analysis

Customer Focus

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional Finance Qualification

Job description

Head of School Finance (Senior Finance Business Partner), Manchester

Client:

The University of Manchester

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

287c89128442

Job Views:

6

Posted:

04.04.2025

Expiry Date:

19.05.2025

Job Description:

Overall Purpose of the Job

The Head of School/Directorate Finance is a member of the Directorate of Finance working under the guidance of the Head of Faculty Financial Reporting and Analysis. You will work alongside Heads of School/Directors/Senior Managers as a business partner to provide operational and strategic support on all financial matters.

You will be responsible for managing the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes for your area of responsibility. This will include analysis of performance and highlighting remedial action where required. You will develop and continuously improve management information to assist School/Directorate budget holders.

You will be customer focused, flexible in your approach, and work in conjunction with other finance colleagues, covering for and relating with them in order to develop and enhance your role and the service delivered by the Directorate of Finance.

What can you expect in return

The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Jen Pass

General enquiries:

Email: [e-mail]

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.