Finance Manager

If you are a finance professional, who enjoys leading and developing a team, working with senior stakeholders to offer financial advice and challenge as a trusted Business Partner, then we have got the ideal role for you…

The Financial Management Team provide Finance Business Partnering services to The University of Nottingham Faculty and Professional Services areas. Our Faculty team are recruiting a permanent Finance Manager.

You will play a key role in helping to develop and strengthen the financial management and planning within Faculties who deliver the core Teaching and Research activities at the University. You will help to ensure the University funds are maximised for the benefit of the student body and to enable the delivery of progressive research.

You will be responsible for leading a team of Assistant Finance Managers and Senior Accounts Assistants and will report to the Deputy Head of Finance for Faculties.

This is a fantastic opportunity for which you will have the following skills and experience:

Strong communication skills with experience of being able to influence a variety of stakeholders at all levels, from varying backgrounds.
The ability to apply a strategic view and assess the level of detail required for different situations.
Experience of overseeing budget preparation and management, with the ability to identify areas of longer-term risk or opportunity and guide the necessary resulting actions.
Experience of applying and managing robust financial controls, to assist in ensuring the integrity of Financial Statements.
Experience of leading and developing a team, with a track record of improving performance.
Experience of supporting and guiding a team through change management.
The ability to offer and accept feedback in a constructive manner and undertake your work with integrity.
You will be CCAB qualified or be able to demonstrate equivalent work experience.

At the University of Nottingham, we are committed to providing generous employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff helping them reach their full potential. With us, you will have an excellent choice of benefits and rewards, including access to fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with 30 days' holiday allowance and a highly attractive pension scheme.

We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and seek to provide and sustain a positive working environment for by welcoming applications from everyone and promoting equal opportunities. We value the varied perspectives and experiences that a diverse team can bring.

This is a permanent, full-time post (36.25 hours). Arrangements for job share may be considered. We offer a hybrid working pattern with a mixture of campus and home working, agreed on a departmental basis.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Andrew Waterfall, tel: 07980 775281 or email Andrew.Waterfall@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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