Head of Finance

4 weeks ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

The role

We are looking for a Head of Finance to join our Financial Services Division based in the Finance Infrastructure, Planning and Strategy team. You will partner Professional Services (PS) divisions and lead on projects to improve management information and processes across the University of Bristol. This is an opportunity to join a prestigious institution committed to excellence and innovation, with the chance to take responsibility on key decisions to optimise efficiency, financial value, and sustainability.

As Head of Finance, you will lead a small team of Business Partners and Analysts ensuring efficient partnering is delivered across your area. You will liaise with a variety of contacts, including divisional directors and senior managers, building up effective working relationships as an approachable first point of contact.

You will provide reporting information to update PS divisions on financial performance, working closely with the Financial Reporting team to maintain and improve on the quality of management information produced. Leading on various projects you will influence and shape on improvement, having an impact on both Finance and wider University strategy and objectives.

What will you be doing?

  • You will be overseeing a group of PS divisions in a partnering role as well as leading some projects in the Financial Reporting team.
  • Leading the projects, you will look to assess and improve on the accuracy of cashflow forecasting. You will also look at developing management information/monthly KPI reporting around key areas of University performance, including Tuition fee income.
  • Critically assess processes and controls within central Finance divisions (and supporting processes), followed by development and implementation of improvement plans.
  • Support the University year-end financial statements and external audit process, including liaising with external contacts and senior colleagues.

You should apply if

  • You are an experienced finance business partner, used to operating at a senior level as well as managing a team of finance professionals.
  • You have led organisation wide financial reporting projects that have resulted in improved quality and accuracy of management information.
  • You hold an Accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or able to demonstrate a similar level of knowledge gained through experience.
  • You have an aptitude for working with finance and non-finance specialists and can exert challenge to help drive financial sustainability.

Additional information

Contract type: Fixed term contract until 31/07/2025

Work pattern: Full time

School/Unit: Finance

This advert will close at23:59 UK timeon 5th June 2024.

For informal queries please contact:

Hannah Brunton - ;

or James Hackney -

Our strategy and mission


We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.


The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

£57,696 to £64,914. Grade L, per annum

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