The University of Manchester Hiring for Head of Faculty Financial Reporting and Analysis Job at Manchester, England Full Time

• Exciting finance role with globally recognised Russell Group University
• Competitive salary and benefits

The University of Manchester is a truly global institution, with a reputation for education and innovation that resonates across the world as demonstrated by the most recent QS World Rankings, which ranked us 27th. A member of the prestigious Russell Group of UK universities, Manchester is one of the largest single-site universities in the UK, hosting nearly 40,500 students, and with more than 12,950 staff, we are one of the largest employers in Greater Manchester. We are committed to world-class research, an outstanding learning and student experience, and social responsibility in everything we do.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidates will have:-

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage colleagues at all levels, including those without financial expertise
• Technically strong but able to be pragmatic
• Strong analytical skills to enable production of meaningful financial reporting
• Ability to convert data to management information easily understood by non-accountants
• Motivation to streamline processes and identify and implement continuous improvement
• Motivation both to work as a team member, supporting other accountants, and to work under own initiative
• Ability to manage and prioritise different and sometimes conflicting workloads and meet deadlines
• Strong computer skills, particularly accounting systems and spreadsheets

Candidates will also be educated to degree level or equivalent and have a recognised accountancy qualification.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. As black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) candidates are currently under-represented at this level in this area, we would particularly welcome applications from BAME applicants. All appointments will be made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Philippa Woods

Email: [email protected]

General enquiries:

Email: [email protected]

Technical support:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.