Description
We're looking for a skilled and collaborative finance leader to oversee our finance operations, develop a high-performing team, and ensure the delivery of accurate, reliable and insightful financial information across the organisation.
This is a key role within the finance function, combining hands-on operational leadership with strategic influence. You'll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, helping them understand financial performance, strengthening governance and controls, and driving improvements in processes, systems and ways of working.
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This is a full-time (35 hours per week) permanent role, based out of our York office. It is a hybrid role, requiring regular attendance at our York office, but with the ability to work from home too. The salary for this role is £50,244 gross per annum.
Applications close on Monday 24th August at 9am. Online interviews will take place w/c 31st August.
We're looking for a skilled and collaborative finance leader to oversee our finance operations, develop a high-performing team, and ensure the delivery of accurate, reliable and insightful financial information across the organisation.
This is a key role within the finance function, combining hands-on operational leadership with strategic influence. You'll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, helping them understand financial performance, strengthening governance and controls, and driving improvements in processes, systems and ways of working.
To view the full job description, click here.
This is a full-time (35 hours per week) permanent role, based out of our York office. It is a hybrid role, requiring regular attendance at our York office, but with the ability to work from home too. The salary for this role is £50,244 gross per annum.
Applications close on Monday 24th August at 9am. Online interviews will take place w/c 31st August.
Requirements
- Significant experience leading and managing a finance team within a complex and fast-changing environment.
- Strong track record of delivering accurate financial reporting and management accounts to challenging deadlines.
- Excellent knowledge of financial controls, governance, risk management and statutory compliance requirements.
- Experience supporting and leading external audit activities.
- Demonstrable success in developing, coaching and motivating teams to achieve high performance.
- Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and provide clear, practical recommendations.
- Experience working effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and building strong collaborative relationships.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
- Experience improving finance systems, reporting processes or transformation initiatives would be advantageous.
- Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA) working towards qualification, or equivalent professional experience. AAT qualification or equivalent would also be welcomed.
Finance Operations Manager employer: Advance HE
Advance HE is an exceptional employer that champions a collaborative and inclusive work culture, fostering innovation and professional growth within the higher education sector. With a strong commitment to leadership development, employees benefit from engaging with senior stakeholders and participating in impactful projects that shape the future of education. Located in a vibrant environment, Advance HE offers unique opportunities for meaningful contributions and career advancement.
