Finance Manager

The School of Psychology is one of the largest in the UK and is ranked 9th for Psychology in the Complete University Guide 2024. We are one of the UK's largest centres of psychology and offer a stimulating and rewarding environment in which to work and study. Our educational philosophy and research ambitions are supported by a vibrant community of academic and professional service staff.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join the Finance team within the School. We are looking to recruit a highly organised, proactive individual with proven financial management experience. As a qualified or highly experienced finance professional, you will have a good working understanding of all financial transactions, have an established record of successfully leading a Finance Team and be an enthusiastic team player.

The Finance Manager will lead and manage the delivery of financial accounting and procurement activities within the School, ensuring that the School complies continuously with University financial regulations and procedures, with relevant sponsor or regulatory body requirements and with best practice in financial stewardship as well as provide high quality financial management information and advice to assist the Head of School and the senior management team, School Manager, College Head of Finance and other senior staff across the School in strategic and operational planning and management activities. 

As a senior member of the School of Psychology professional services, you will work closely with the School Manager and other colleagues to ensure effective and efficient support to the School’s core academic activities. 

In return we offer excellent benefits including generous holiday entitlement, attractive pension and a wide range of discounts.

This post is full time, available immediately and is open ended.

Salary: £39,347 to £44,263 per annum (Grade 6). Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.

Closing date: Sunday, 5 January 2025

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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