Strategic Group Financial Controller — Hybrid & Growth

Bournemouth University; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Defined benefit pension

Annual leave 30 days

Hybrid working

Flexitime

Job summary

Bournemouth University is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead the finance function, shape strategy, and ensure robust governance, accounting, and reporting. You will manage the finance team, collaborate with senior leadership, and drive efficiency across financial processes while strengthening systems and controls.

This senior role requires credibility, relationship building, and a proactive approach to complex challenges across education, research and campus operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team and develop talent for high performance.
• Provide technical expertise in governance, accounting, financial reporting, tax and treasury management.
• Drive efficiency improvements and strengthen financial systems and processes.

Job description

Bournemouth University is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead the finance function, shape strategy, and ensure robust governance, accounting, and reporting. You will manage the finance team, collaborate with senior leadership, and drive efficiency across financial processes while strengthening systems and controls.

This senior role requires credibility, relationship building, and a proactive approach to complex challenges across education, research and campus operations.