Role: Finance & Business Improvement Officer Department: Sports Services Grade: 7 (£39,975 - £47,416) Responsible to: Head of Sport Campus: Any (Belfast, Coleraine, Derry~Londonderry) Closing date: 6th October 2025 at 23:30 Reference number: 038266 (Permanent / Full-Time) - ABOUT US - We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation, and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social, and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation, and technology and knowledge transfer. - THE ROLE - To work closely with the Head of Sport, the UU Finance Dept and the UU Sport Management Team on strategic and operational planning issues; assisting with the development and implementation of the UU Sports Action Plan and providing support to the management of people, finance, administrative, and physical resources across the department. The post holder will contribute significantly to the provision of high-quality leadership for key support functions, including overall responsibility for finance and administrative issues. - ABOUT YOU - - Degree and/or higher degree in a relevant subject. - Part-qualified accountant in one of the following bodies - CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CPA or part-qualified ATI (Level 4 qualification completed and working towards Level 5, to be achieved within the next 12 months). - Relevant experience in an accounting environment within a large organisation. - Relevant experience of financial planning, budget-setting and management accounts preparation and cost control for a large organisation. - Experience of monitoring and reporting on the financial performance and providing financial management information and advice to inform financial plans. - Willingness to travel to meet the needs of the post. Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working. The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.