Head of Finance

2 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

**Head of Finance - Faculty of Social Sciences**:
**Salary: Grade 9 (£56,021 - £64,914 p.a. depending on experience)**

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

**Do you have exceptional leadership qualities, are you able to provide strategic direction ensuring financial sustainability? Can you collaborate successfully at a senior level to drive institutional change?**

The University of Leeds is one of the top 135 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will be the Head of Finance for the Faculty of Social Sciences annual income of £80 million of which £70 million comes from student income. As a member of the Faculty Executive Committee you will play a significant role in scoping and developing the Faculty’s overall strategy.

You will provide professional leadership of the Faculty Finance and Research teams delivering all elements of a high-quality finance service across the faculty. You will also have a finance leadership role across the Finance community; sitting on the University Finance Executive team you will make a significant contribution to the University’s strategic agenda and the development of the finance service.

With demonstrable skills and experience in developing and implementing business and financial strategies, you must be a professionally qualified accountant. You will also have good political awareness, significant experience of managing a business orientated finance function at a senior level, strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret, present and communicate complex financial information to colleagues of all disciplines in an enthusiastic and proactive manner.

**What we offer in return**
- 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - that’s 42 days a year
- Generous pension scheme - the University contributes 21.6% of salary
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more

**To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact**:
Alan Thomson, Director of Finance

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 6016

**Location**:

- Leeds - Main Campus**Faculty/Service**:

- Professional Services**School/Institute**:

- Finance (inc Payroll)**Category**:

- Professional & Managerial**Grade**:

- Grade 9**Salary**:

- £56,021 to £64,914 p.a.**Post Type**:

- Full Time**Contract Type**:

- Ongoing**Release Date**:

- Monday 09 October 2023**Closing Date**:

- Monday 30 October 2023**Reference**:

- CSFIN1277


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