At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial control and reporting to support strategic sustainability at Bath Spa University.
- Company: Join Bath Spa University, a vibrant institution committed to financial excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and a fantastic pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a supportive environment for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in higher education finance while leading dynamic teams.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with strong leadership and financial control experience.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Bath Spa University is seeking an experienced finance leader to join us as Financial Controller. This is a pivotal senior role, responsible for supporting the university’s strategic need to be financially sustainable by creating and managing the financial control environment to ensure that all financial information and reporting produced is accurate, timely and relevant in order to ensure effective data led decision making.
About the Role
Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will oversee the Finance Services, Management Accounts & Finance Business Partnering and Financial Accounting teams in order to ensure the reporting and control environment for these responsibilities is effective and efficient.
About You
You will be a technically strong qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with significant experience in financial control, including cash forecasting, within the higher education sector or a similarly complex environment. You will bring strong leadership experience, a track record of successfully leading and managing teams with a proven track record of developing and enhancing management accounts and associated processes.
Essential
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA)
- Significant experience in financial control, including cash forecasting
- A proven track record of developing and enhancing management accounts and associated processes.
- Strong leadership experience with a record of successfully leading and managing teams
Desirable
- Worked within the higher education sector
- Previous experience in a similarly complex environment.
Additional Information
Salary Grade - Spot salary - up to £72,000
Staff Benefits
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time)
- Friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through an easy-to-use app
For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page.
Financial Controller employer: Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With generous benefits such as a robust pension scheme, enhanced leave, and flexible working arrangements, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally in the picturesque setting of Bath, Somerset.
