Senior Finance Manager - Academic Schools and Research

University of Hertfordshire; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 30 days + public holidays

Office closure Christmas to New Year

Flexible location opportunities within

Benefits package

Job summary

The University of Hertfordshire is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to support the Academic Schools and Research portfolios. Based at the MacLaurin Building, DeHavilland Campus, Hatfield, you will report to the Group Management Accountant and lead budgeting, forecasts and quarterly updates.

You will prepare and review monthly and annual management accounts, oversee student income financials with the System Accounting team, and work with stakeholders on commercial proposals to ensure financial

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) and CCAB membership or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience in higher education finance is advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasts and quarterly updates for Academic Schools & Research.
• Prepare and review monthly and annual management accounts.
• Oversee student income financials with the System Accounting team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on commercial proposals while ensuring financial integrity.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Modelling

Reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Degree or equivalent

CCAB qualification

Job description

Post Title: Senior Finance Manager - Academic Schools & Research

SBU/Department: Finance

FTE: 1 FTE (working 37 hours per week)

Duration of Contract: Permanent

Annual Leave: 30 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: MacLaurin Building, DeHavilland Campus, , Hatfield

Main duties and responsibilities

We are looking for a Senior Finance Manager who will play a key role supporting all aspects of Finance for the Academic & Research Areas.

Reporting to the Group Management Accountant, these roles are vital in managing the financial activities and Finances for the Academic Schools and Research, whilst working to very tight deadlines.

The successful Senior Finance Manager will play a significant part in the Annual Planning process, preparing budgets and subsequently forecasts on a quarterly basis and ensuring year-end accounting is correct. In addition, the Finance Managers will prepare and review monthly and annual management accounts and oversee the Student Income financials and assumptions with the System Accounting team where applicable. They will also work closely with stakeholders on any commercial proposals and ensure the integrity of the financials in the accounting system.

Skills and experience required

Proven experience and a commercial background in managing budgets, forecast, modelling and reporting is essential. The successful candidate will have experience and ability in managing teams effectively ensuring deadlines are met. Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills are essential. UK Higher Education financial experience would be advantageous.

Qualifications required

To hold a degree (or equivalent qualification) and to be a fully qualified member of a professional accounting qualification (CCAB) - level achieved to be clearly stated on application

We regret that we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this post; applicants will either hold UK Right to Work or demonstrate access to UK Right to Work before an offer is made.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries

Jason Khangura, Group Management Accountant, 07540528770, [e-mail]

Closing Date: 4 November 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Reference Number: REQ000926

Date advert placed: 21 October 2026

Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts