Financial Planning & Analysis Manager - Transformation

Campus: Hull

Faculty/Area: Finance Directorate

School/Department: Finance Directorate

Subject Group/Team: Finance Office

Salary: £46,974 to £54,395 Discretionary market supplement / Negotiable

39 days holiday + flexible/hybrid working + up to 21% pension

Post Type: Full Time

Closing Date: Thursday 01 May 2025

At University of Hull, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in University of Hull workplace.

These include people from global majority backgrounds; people who have a declared disability; LGBTQI+ people; and women particularly for our Grade 9 and 10 roles.

Applicants are expected to include a CV & covering letter

Please note: This is a 1 year FTC with the possibility to extend

The role:

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager - 1yr FTC with intention to extend

Background:

The University of Hull is looking for a FP&A Manager to help drive the strategy and business plans of the Directorate. 

The University continues to head on a journey of change, esepcially around its digital infrastructure, currently implementing a new ERP system which will transform the way we operate on a daily basis. This is an exciting time to join whilst we navigate through change and challenge set in the HE sector. 

Transformation will play a critical role in supporting the University of Hull’s financial transformation agenda. This role will focus on driving efficiency, enhancing financial processes, and delivering strategic financial insights to support decision-making during a period of significant change. The postholder will work closely with senior leadership, finance teams, and other key stakeholders to embed financial best practices and support the delivery of a sustainable financial model.

We are looking for:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant FP&A experience.
• Proven track record in financial transformation, change management, or process improvement.
• Strong analytical, modelling, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within higher education or a complex organisational environment (desirable but not essential).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

For more info:

Please view the job description (via the 'Apply' button above) or contact Edward Stabler at e.stabler@hull.ac.uk

Selection Criteria: 

• Has a full accountancy qualification, CIPFA, CIMA, ICAEW or equivalent
  (Essential, Shortlisting, Interview)
• Has experience of budget management and commercial appraisal of strategic opportunities.
  (Essential, Shortlisting, Interview)
• Has substantial management experience.
  (Desirable, Shortlisting, Interview)
• Can demonstrate the ability to actively seek to build productive and enduring relationships between internal and/or external bodies to benefit the University
  (Desirable, Shortlisting, Interview)
• Can demonstrate the ability to adapt the service and systems to meet the needs of the customer and identify ways of improving standards. Takes action to resolve issues and complaints. Collates feedback and views from customers and keeps up to date with changing needs to inform service development/adjustments.
  (Essential, Shortlisting, Interview)

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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