Senior Finance Performance Partner

Coventry University; Coventry; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pension

30 days annual leave + BH

Holiday Purchase Scheme

BUPA Cash Plan

Staff tuition discount

CU Reward Discounts

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle To Work

Job summary

Coventry University is seeking a Senior Finance Performance Partner to join the Finance (CUCS) team in Coventry. You will own and monitor budgeting, forecasting and risk management, aligning financial strategies with the Group’s objectives and providing commercial financial guidance.

This role requires strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence decisions at senior levels. You will hold a professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience, with

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent work experience.
• Substantial experience in accountancy with knowledge of management and financial accounting.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels and provide financial information and advice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and risk management processes.
• Provide financial guidance to support strategic planning and commercial decisions.
• Monitor financial performance and align strategies with the group targets.
• Work with senior management to enhance financial literacy and accountability.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial accounting

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Budgeting/Forecasting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Job Title: Senior Financial Performance

Job Reference: 3786

Application Closing Date: 13/09/2026

Division, Department: Finance (CUCS)

Salary: Competitive starting salary range from £46,761 up to £53,333 (dependent on experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered.

Mode: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Coventry

Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success and each role contributes to the Group’s ongoing progress in communities around the world.

This role is based in Coventry University Corporate Services, a sister company of Coventry University and part of the Coventry University Group.

The Role

The Global Financial Performance team is accountable for ensuring the financial sustainability and long-term resilience of the institution by aligning financial strategies with the Group’s broader corporate objectives. Acting as strategic partners across all Group entities, the team delivers tailored financial advice and planning that aids institutional growth, income diversification, and resource optimisation. A significant element of the team’s remit is fostering financial accountability and raising commercial awareness at all levels of the organisation, thereby embedding a culture of financial literacy and sustainability.

We are recruiting a Senior Finance Performance Partner to join our global Finance team. Reporting to the Head of Financial Performance, you will take ownership for implementing, monitoring and reviewing the group’s financial strategy, whilst gaining a good understanding of the area’s capabilities to meet the group’s financial targets.

In this role you will work closely with key stakeholders to provide advice and guidance on finance matters whilst contributing to the strategic planning of financial matters managing the knowledge and improvement of the group’s financial performance.

The role will focus on overseeing decision making in relation to financial budgeting, forecasting and risk management, along with commercial matters with the aim of the group achieving their corporate plan targets.

Our Successful Candidate

You will hold a professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or the equivalent work experience in a similar role.

You will have substantial experience of working within an accountancy role and working knowledge of management accounting and financial accounting, including what drives financial performance.

You will demonstrate a good level of stakeholder management and be able to communicate at various levels. Working with senior management you will be able to provide business information and financial advice in relation to commerciality and new business initiatives.

The Benefits

Along with a competitive salary we offer an industry leading Rewards and Benefits package which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• New Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle To Work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

We look forward to hearing from you!