At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the transformation of finance services, driving efficiency and modernisation.
- Company: UCL, a top global university with a diverse community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to shape the future.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on finance processes at a prestigious institution.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership skills and experience in finance transformation.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 77368 £ per year.
About us
UCL is one of the world's leading universities, consistently ranked among the global top 10. With a diverse community of more than 50,000 students and 16,000 staff from over 150 countries, we are driven by a commitment to excellence in research, education and innovation.
Our Finance Services team plays a critical role in supporting the university's operations, managing the financial transactions that enable UCL to deliver on its strategic ambitions. From student fees and accounts payable to treasury operations, payroll and credit management, Finance Services is at the heart of ensuring efficient, effective and compliant financial processes across the institution.
As UCL continues to modernise and enhance its services, we are investing in the transformation of our finance operations, systems and processes. This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a pivotal point in that journey and help shape the future of Finance Services.
About the role
As Head of Finance Services Transformation, you will lead the development and delivery of a strategic transformation agenda across Finance Services. Working closely with Finance leadership, Professional Services teams, Service Excellence and Information Services Division (ISD), you will drive initiatives that simplify, standardise and modernise finance processes while improving efficiency, control and user experience.
This is a highly visible leadership role with responsibility for shaping the Finance Services transformation roadmap and delivering change across systems, processes and data. You will identify opportunities to automate and streamline services, enhance reporting and analytics capabilities, and drive the adoption of digital tools and technologies that support a more effective and customer‑focused finance function.
Acting as a bridge between Finance, Technology and Operational teams, you will build strong partnerships across UCL, ensuring transformation initiatives are successfully embedded and deliver measurable benefits. You will also play a key role in strengthening capability within Finance Services, coaching and mentoring colleagues while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and data‑driven decision making.
Head of Finance Services Transformation in London employer: UCL
UCL is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration among a diverse community of over 16,000 staff. As the Head of Finance Services Transformation, you will have the opportunity to lead impactful change within a prestigious institution, supported by a culture that prioritises professional development and continuous improvement. With access to cutting-edge resources and a commitment to employee growth, UCL provides a unique platform for meaningful contributions to the future of finance services in higher education.
