Strategic Financial Controller for Consolidated Finances

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer contribution pension

29 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Ride to work and EV car scheme

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a Financial Controller to lead financial control, statutory reporting, and technical accounting for the university and its subsidiaries. The role collaborates across Finance and the wider university to ensure accurate, fully supported financial information and high-quality statements.

The successful candidate will oversee accounting ledgers, balance sheet integrity, and engagement with internal and external auditors, driving improvements across financial

Qualifications

• Qualified professional accountant with degree and consolidation experience.
• Strong knowledge of statutory financial reporting and accounting standards.
• Proven ability to lead a large financial control or reporting function.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the financial control framework across the University and subsidiaries.
• Ensure integrity of ledgers and balance sheet with high-quality reconciliations and timely item resolution.
• Deliver annual consolidated financial statements and complex disclosures in line with statutory requirements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Auditing

Leadership

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Professional accountancy qualification

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel advanced

Job description

The University of Manchester is seeking a Financial Controller to lead financial control, statutory reporting, and technical accounting for the university and its subsidiaries. The role collaborates across Finance and the wider university to ensure accurate, fully supported financial information and high-quality statements.

The successful candidate will oversee accounting ledgers, balance sheet integrity, and engagement with internal and external auditors, driving improvements across financial