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About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Finance Manager to join our Faculty team. This is a pivotal role supporting financial planning, reporting, and governance across a diverse academic environment. You will work closely with the Head of Finance, academic leaders, and professional services colleagues to deliver high-quality financial insight and ensure robust financial controls.
As Finance Manager, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting strategic planning, and maintaining strong financial governance across the Faculty.
You will
* Lead on monthly management reporting, including variance analysis and general ledger investigations
* Support year-end processes and financial reporting requirements
* Act as a trusted advisor to budget holders, including academic course directors
* Take responsibility for monitoring budgets, identifying variances, and recommending corrective action
* Produce clear, insightful management accounts and financial reports
* Contribute to financial planning, forecasting, and long-term strategy
* Provide financial modelling and analysis for projects, events, and funding bids
* Exercise delegated authority to approve financial and payroll transactions
* Champion financial compliance and best practice across the Faculty
* Develop and maintain financial procedures and guidance for non-finance colleagues
* Oversee financial systems access and support users across Oracle, expenses, and travel platforms
* Lead and support a network of approximately 20 financial system users and budget holders
Financial Control & Assurance
* Ensuring compliance with institutional financial regulations and external funder requirements
* Supporting financial assurance processes and internal controls
* Monitoring financial processing activity and improving efficiency
* Advising on procurement, expenses, VAT, and other financial matters
* Promoting cost control and challenging practices to ensure value for money
Financial Accounting Responsibilities
* Manage month-end and quarter-end processes, including accruals and prepayments
* Investigate and resolve general ledger anomalies
* Reconcile accounts and clear suspense balances
* Ensure accurate coding of expenditure, including restricted funds
* Support year-end accounts and reporting requirements
About You
You will be a qualified (or nearly qualified) accountant with strong analytical and communication skills.
Essential Requirements
* Degree-level education with a CCAB accounting qualification (or near completion)
* Proven experience in management accounting, budgeting, and financial planning
* Strong ability to analyse complex financial data and provide actionable insights
* Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise
Vacancy ID 22768
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