Job Reference
3073
Application Closing Date
15/10/2025
Division, Department
CUCS Finance (FIN), FIN Finance Senior Leadership (FSL)
Salary
Competitive starting salary range from £78,643 up to £89,744 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered
Mode
Permanent, Full Time
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.
The Role
This role leads the Global Financial Operations team, overseeing financial transactions and ensuring legal compliance across the Group. It involves setting and executing financial policies and procedures, building a high-performing team, and supporting the Group's corporate plan through efficient shared services.
Key responsibilities include:
* Ensuring strong financial controls and working with auditors.
* Improving the student experience through effective payment processes and debt collection.
* Developing strategies to reduce bad debt and improve cash flow.
* Managing student fee income and records to ensure timely payments.
* Driving innovation in financial systems and processes.
* Building strategic relationships with banks and payment providers.
* Setting and monitoring financial performance targets aligned with Group goals.
* Providing financial insights and reports to senior leaders and the Board.
* Promoting continuous improvement and high-quality financial service delivery across UK and international operations.
Our Successful Candidate
You will be qualified to degree level or hold a professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA). You will also have demonstrable equivalent experience and a good ongoing record of continuing professional development.
You will have extensive accounting experience of withing within a financial accounting role, with experience of accounting, reconciliation, financial systems management and process development. You will also be able to evidence a commitment to collaborative and corporate working, understanding the global, national regional and local issued with impact on strategic decisions.
You will have working knowledge and experience of the higher education sector and an understanding of the regulatory frameworks and challenges within HE.
Evidence of dealing with and successfully implementing cultural business and process changed would be advantageous.
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
* 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.
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We look forward to hearing from you