Interim Head of Finance

Contract: Full time, Fixed Term for up to 12 months

We’re looking for an experienced and approachable Interim Head of Finance to support the Director of Finance and lead the day‑to‑day running of our Finance department. This is a key role for someone who enjoys motivating teams, improving processes, and ensuring the University maintains strong financial management and compliance.

About the Role

You’ll provide steady, hands‑on leadership to the Finance team, ensuring the department operates smoothly and efficiently. Working closely with colleagues across the university, you’ll help remove administrative barriers, strengthen financial controls, and ensure our monthly and annual accounting processes are delivered to a high standard. You’ll also act as a trusted deputy to the Director of Finance when required.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play a central role in supporting the financial health and operational effectiveness of the University. You’ll be joining a collaborative community where your expertise will make a meaningful difference to staff, students, and the wider institution.

Benefits:

•  Generous allocation of annual leave
• • 29 days’ paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government/Teachers’ Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions – 20.9%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Closing Date: 22 March 2026

Interview Date: 14 April 2026

Standard Information:

UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating. 

UCB has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award

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