Recruiter: University of Leicester Recruitment Team
About the role
In this role, you will have the opportunity to deliver finance, contract, and corporate functions for the whole organisation. As the Finance Manager, you will manage and oversee the organisation's financial processes, management, and reporting. Additionally, you will provide contract management and advice. You will also be responsible for meeting organisational needs and supporting our Operational and Divisional Directors through the provision of corporate administration to the Executive and the Management Board. Furthermore, you will ensure the effective delivery of our corporate support functions including sustainability, corporate social responsibility, HSE, Infosec, etc.
About you
This role is ideal for an existing financial manager looking to broaden their experience in the research sector. You will have experience in organisational financial management and reporting, along with proficiency in scrutinising and producing financial reports, budgets, and forecasts. The ability to work independently and collaboratively, along with strong planning and organisational skills, flexibility, and adaptability, is crucial to success in this role. The ability to manage whole organisational activities is key, ensuring collaborators, students, and stakeholders, both internally and externally, are considered. Experience in contract management is essential, alongside knowledge of CSR, EDI, Sustainability, HSE, and Infosec.
Additional information
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Dan Hewett, Operations Director, on [email protected].
As part of the University's ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here.
The University of Leicester has been changing the world and people's lives for 100 years. When you join us, you'll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research but also our support for staff, students, and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful, and Inclusive.
We're committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
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