Warwick Business School is seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced professional to the position of Head of Finance (Management Reporting) in the WBS Finance Team. Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer (WBS), you will lead and manage the accounting and research sections of the WBS Finance team, which are primarily engaged in management accounting and financial planning as well as finance business partnering support for the School’s academic subject groups and professional support functions.
You will ensure that the accounting and research sections of the WBS finance team provide accurate and timely financial management information, analysis and advice to the WBS Executive Team, Senior Management Team and Committees of the School and the University to aid planning, control and decision making over the School’s finances. You will ensure a strong customer focus and excellent management information resulting in an outstanding service to the School.
With a professional accounting qualification and current membership of a recognised CCAB professional body, you will have broad experience within a finance function, including leading a team. You will need to have excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. You will be expected to manage the team effectively to deliver programmes of work to strict deadlines. Prior knowledge and experience of the Higher Education sector is desirable but not essential.
Finance staff across the University are networked as a professional community of expertise. You will be supported to continue your professional journey through access to Continuing Professional Development training opportunities, sector networks and regular Finance Office briefings. The University offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities, and we will work with you to support your career development.
A £5,000 per annum market supplement (pro-rated and non-pensionable) is available for the successful applicant on provision of proof of current membership of an approved accounting body and evidence they hold the appropriate accountancy qualifications.
This is a permanent full time position.
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The University of Warwick has appointed SearchHigher as their recruitment partner for this campaign; please apply below by submitting a CV & Cover Letter in Word Document format, or you can also email your documents to enquiries@searchhigher.com. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Gary Checketts on 07392125550.