Job Reference
3038
Application Closing Date
15/10/2025
Division, Department
CUCS Finance (FIN), FIN Global Group Accounting (GGA)
Salary
Competitive starting salary range from £55,075 up to £62,851 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
The role of Head of Group Financial Accounting involves leading the financial accounting team to support the Group's financial operations, ensuring timely and accurate completion of annual financial statements and audits. Key responsibilities include:
* Managing and developing the financial accounting team.
* Coordinating the preparation and review of annual financial statements and audit files.
* Collaborating with external auditors for statutory and interim audits.
* Reviewing and signing off monthly balance sheet reconciliations for overseas subsidiaries.
* Supporting cash flow forecasting and investment of surplus funds.
* Ensuring financial compliance and contributing to risk register updates.
* Assisting with intercompany account reconciliations.
* Sharing best practices across the finance network and supporting skill development in other finance teams.
Our Successful Candidate
You will be a qualified accountant with CCAB (Consultative Committee of Accounting Bodies) accounting qualification of at least a Fellow level membership – ACCA/ACA or CIMA.
Being a qualified Accountant with CCAB (Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies) accounting qualification of at least a 'Fellow' level membership and/or a good honours degree would be advantageous.
You will have a background in financial accounting, particularly in statutory accounting, with knowledge of financial accounting, statutory accounts and withing with external auditors. Your experience will also include balance sheet control account reconciliations, along with cash flow reporting and planning.
You will have working knowledge of the higher education sector. Experience of the Financial accounting in the Higher Education Sector 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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