Location: | Sussex, Falmer, Hybrid |
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Salary: | £28,759 to £32,982 per annum, pro rata if part time. Please be aware that any role graded below 5.4 or £31,396 per annum will not be eligible sponsorship |
Hours: | Full Time, Part Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 26th March 2024 |
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Closes: | 15th April 2024 |
Job Ref: | 30620 |
About the role
As a Finance Officer in Management Accounting Services you will hold a key role supporting the Finance Business Partners in providing high quality and timely financial information for the Schools.
You will collaborate regularly with colleagues across the Finance Division and University providing support, information and assistance where appropriate.
You will be responsible for completing period ends to a high standard and in a timely manner. This includes liaising with colleagues and assisting where required to ensure this is achieved for the whole team.
You will maintain a high quality pay forecast on our recently implemented Financial Planning and Analysis tool, raising queries as needed and ensuring that the information is kept up to date.
About you
You will have a good level of secondary education with either a CCAB qualification (or equivalent) or be qualified by experience. You will also show a clear commitment to professional development.
You will be competent in IT, and have the skills to manage your own workload effectively.
You will have a good working knowledge of management accounting principles and evidenced experience of working in the area.
You will have well developed interpersonal and communication skills, and evidence an ability to work well both in a small team and independently.
You will be a problem solver with the skills to assess situations for possible solutions, and know when these should be escalated.
About our Division
The Finance Division is led by the Chief Financial Officer who reports directly to the Vice Chancellor. We employ some 80 staff who provide high quality financial and commercial services which support both the day to day running of our schools, services, and the development and delivery of the University’s strategic aims.
Our staff work in partnership with academic, professional service colleagues, and students to understand their priorities and needs. We maintain efficient and effective services, systems, and processes, assist in identifying and exploiting commercial and strategic opportunities, manage financial risk and improve ‘spending power’ through negotiation of favourable commercial terms. We work hard to equip staff across the University with financial capability and confidence to ensure that the University makes the best use of resources for our students and research partners
Please contact Carman Ford c.v.ford@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries
For full details and how to apply, click the 'Apply' button above.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK.
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