Head of Investments, Tax and Capital Accounting

Cardiff University is recruiting to the post of Head of Investments, Tax and Capital Accounting.

The post holder will provide leadership and professional expertise to support the management of the University’s Treasury, Tax, Insurance, and Capital Accounting functions, actively engaging with internal and external stakeholders This is a new role with the University’s finance department, reporting to the Group Financial Controller and responsible for:

• Providing technical expertise on all aspects of investment, endowment, and capital projects accounting, maintaining relevant policies and financial regulations, and analysis of investment returns and cashflow forecasting.
• Ensuring that the University has a comprehensive understanding of the tax implications of decisions and that the University complies with its payment and reporting obligations, engaging external advisors if appropriate.
• Oversee and manage cash flow reporting providing analysis and commentary to senior management.

As a member of the Finance Management Team, you will engender an inclusive, cohesive culture, in which all members of the team understand their role in the wider University context. You will translate the vision into tangible goals, establish and communicate high expectations and standards, give feedback, manage performance and maintain the team’s focus through involvement in decisions, planning and regular communication.

The post is full time, 35 hours per week and open ended.

Salary: £60,321 - £65,814 per annum (Grade 8)

This role is eligible to be offered on a blended working basis, meaning that as well as spending time working on campus you may spend some time working from another location, e.g. your home. The University is committed to offering this flexibility, wherever the role and business need allows, supporting work-life balance.

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 37 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) pro-rata for part-time hours, local pension scheme, blended working (meaning you will be able to work from home for some of your time), a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments up the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.

Closing date: 11 May 2025

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 who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. 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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