Finance Projects Manager

Finance Department

Location: Brighton – Moulsecoomb

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

Contract Length: 18 months

Closing Date: Sunday 25 January 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: FI5110-26-001

Shape the Future with Our Finance Team!

Ready to make an impact? This is your chance to join a collaborative, forward‑thinking Finance Team that organizes and delivers a range of finance‑related projects supporting the University strategy. Projects focus on improving finance processes, ensuring smooth operations, and continually adding value to deliver on the University\’s strategic vision. You will work closely with the Deputy Chief Finance Officer, and colleagues across Schools and Professional Service Departments to identify benefits from process improvements that enable positive change.

Your ideas and contributions truly matter, making you a catalyst for innovation to improve workflows and create solutions that make a real difference.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Professional understanding of finance controls and processes
• Relevant degree and professional qualification in finance or project management
• Experience managing complex projects in a large organisation
• Experience working with stakeholders to achieve an organisational aim or objective

For full details of the role and the skills and abilities required, please see the attached job description and person specification.

This is a full‑time (37 hours per week), fixed‑term post, and we welcome applications from candidates seeking to job share.

Working Location & Hybrid Working

You will be based at our Moulsecoomb Campus. Our current hybrid working policy means you can work from home for up to 3 days per week, with a minimum of 2 days on‑site.

Application & Contact

Apply today and take the next step in your career – your future starts here!

If you wish to discuss this role, please contact Sue Owen, Deputy CFO s.owen2@brighton.ac.uk

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment for all staff regardless of age, disability, family or caring responsibilities, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief (including non‑belief), sex and sexual orientation. We especially encourage applicants from Minority Ethnic backgrounds because the University is under‑represented by Minority Ethnic staff.

For the vast majority of our roles we operate an agile working system, with time split between working on campus and at the employee\’s home. It is the University\’s expectation that home working will take place within the UK.

Further information about working for us, as well as the wide range of benefits we offer, can be found in the working with us section of our vacancies page.