Head of Financial Operations

We have an opportunity for a driven and experienced Head of Financial Operations to join our Finance department. This is a key leadership role at the core of Finance and the wider organisation, where you’ll lead the financial operations function within a complex, multi-entity organisation.

As Head of Financial Operations, you’ll take responsibility and provide leadership to the group’s financial accounting function, including statutory reporting, financial control and compliance, taxation, treasury and investment management, capital and foreign exchange management of LSTM and all its subsidiary companies.

As a strategic partner to LSTM’s Executive team, you will provide financial guidance and support. In conjunction with the Finance Leadership Team and deputising for the Executive Director for Group Finance, you will take an active role in change management and business transformation.

(please refer to the full job description attached for a comprehensive list of responsibilities and criteria)

Additional benefits of joining LSTM:

• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 additional Christmas closure days
• Generous occupational pension schemes
• Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
• Employee assistance programme to support with employee well-being
• High street discounts and cashback offers
• Government-backed cycle to work scheme
• Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies

Application process: 

To apply for the position please click on the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.  

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. 

We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers. 

About LSTM 

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations, and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics. 

Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report: www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/annual-reports-and-financial-statements

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies

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