Deputy Director of Finance

Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.

The Deputy Director of Finance plays a pivotal role in the strategic and operational management of the University’s financial services and ensuring financial resilience and sustainability. Working closely and reporting to the Director of Finance, you will be a fundamental and integral part in delivering the financial strategy, including annual planning and resourcing as part of the University’s overarching strategy, Vision 2030.

We are looking for an experienced leader with the vision and credibility to drive forward developments as a key part of a forward-thinking finance team. You will be a qualified Accountant with substantial post-qualification experience and a strategic and engaging financial leader with a track record of having established strong and supportive relationships with key business stakeholders, with the ability to challenge constructively. You will be a transformative influence, promoting greater commercial awareness throughout the institution, with a strong commitment and appetite for continuous improvement, enhancements in technology and delivering best value from investment.

You will provide leadership across financial operations, including financial planning, reporting and treasury services, while acting as a key advisor to senior leadership on financial strategy and risk management.  

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is split between home and office working. Other key benefits of working at the University include membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, generous holiday entitlements, training & development opportunities, flexible working and health and wellbeing support.

With a negotiable salary and flexible options, we’re ready to build the right opportunity around the right finance talent.

How to apply

Start date for applications: 15 October 2025
Closing date for applications: 2 November 2025
Interviews are to be held: 13 November 2025

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Gemma Coleman at Gemma.Coleman@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ05852.

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

No agencies, thank you.