Head of Finance - Corporate

The University of Nottingham is one of the most highly regarded universities in the UK and is renowned for its excellent teaching and world changing research.  

A fantastic opportunity has become available to lead the Corporate Finance Team, in the role of Head of Finance – Corporate, reporting to the Director of Financial Management. 

As the leader of the Corporate Finance Team, you will be responsible for the collation and coordination of the group management accounts, development of the group financial statements, leading the budgeting and planning process for the university, as well as management of the external audit process and treasury activity.

Following the successful implementation of a new finance, HR and procurement system, you will play a key role in maximising the benefit of the new system through improved reporting, financial analysis and financial control.

The ideal candidate:

• Has extensive experience in coordinating and producing financial statements complying with accounting standards
• Has experience of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting in a large and complex organisation
• Is a strong communicator at all levels
• Demonstrates team leadership
• Has experience of supporting change management

What we offer in return

• A friendly and diverse working environment.
• Hybrid working arrangements, with a blended approach of office and home working.
• As a university, we are committed to providing generous employment packages whilst supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help you reach your full potential.
• As a university employee, you will have an excellent choice of benefits and rewards, including access to fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with 43 days' holiday allowance (including Bank Holidays and university closure days) and a highly attractive pension scheme.

The post is offered on a full-time (36.25 hours per week), permanent contract. 

Please contact Paul Steeples (paul.steeples@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have any questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Further details:

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