Our client
An established and leading research university focussed on the study of creative, cultural and social subjects.
The role Reporting to The Deputy Director of Finance the Head of Financial Operations is a key post to ensure the provision of efficient, controlled and customer focused financial transaction and treasury management services. The post has line management responsibility for twelve staff through three direct reports.
The Head of Financial Operations will line manage the Accounts Payable, Credit Control, Treasury and Finance and HR Systems Teams.
The role has a focus on customer service, ensuring that transactional services are aligned to user department needs, this will include working with senior staff in academic and professional departments. It will involve close collaboration with linked professional services outside the Finance department, in particular Student and Academic Services, IT, Estates and POD (HR).
Key Criteria - Qualified Accountant
- Experience as a head of financial operations or leading operations teams
- Experience in writing board reports
- Experience in process and systems improvement
- University experience desirable
What's on offer - 12 month contract to cover a secondment
- Salary of circa £75-80k plus generous university pension scheme
- Hybrid set up - 2 days in the office.
