Job Description
Job Purpose
To provide accurate and timely management information to senior University management, Chairs of academic departments, and Heads of administrative departments, and for inclusion in reports to external government bodies, in order to aid planning, control, and decision-making, especially in the deployment of University resources.
About You
You will have a recognised accountancy qualification and broad experience within a finance function, including preparation of business plans.
Your Responsibilities
1. To be responsible for the preparation of financial information for academic and administrative departments and commercial activities, including financial accounts if applicable, management accounts, reports to committees, budgets, five-year plans, cash flow forecasts, and project assessments.
2. To assist in the preparation and review of the University group’s management and statutory accounts and plans.
3. To provide financial advice and information to Heads of Departments, other academic members of staff, and managers of a wide variety of departments.
4. Special projects, usually involving preparing full business plans and critically appraising such new ventures.
5. To offer constructive criticism, advice, and counsel on a variety of financial matters, including possibly pricing policy, market analysis, business risk, and performance indicators.
6. To service Boards or University committees, including the preparation of agenda, minutes, and papers on issues requiring decisions.
7. Contract review and appraisal to ensure compliance with University procedures, best practice, and commercial application.
8. Routine work and ad hoc assignments as required.
What You Will Need
* A recognised accountancy qualification.
* Broad experience within a finance function, including preparing business plans.
* Good experience of using IT systems (SAP experience desirable).
* Excellent communication, presentation, and organisational skills.
* Substantial experience of management accounting as well as statutory accounts preparation. Good Excel spreadsheet skills.
* Sound knowledge of accounting standards and good overall technical awareness.
* Sound knowledge of VAT and corporation tax.
* Ability to critically evaluate new business opportunities.
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