Chief Academic in Financial Disciplines

4 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time

The University of Manchester seeks a highly accomplished academic for the role of Chief Academic in Financial Disciplines. The successful candidate will possess a strong record of impactful research, international academic recognition, and expertise in accounting and finance. Key responsibilities include leading administrative roles, mentoring junior faculty members, supervising doctoral students, and contributing to teaching excellence across various levels.

About Our Department

We are one of the largest and most renowned accounting and finance units in Europe and the world, boasting an exceptional track record of excellence in research and teaching. Our accounting subject group excels in both qualitative and quantitative research, covering core areas such as auditing, financial reporting, and management accounting. Faculty members publish in top-tier journals and hold editorial positions in leading accounting academic associations.

Our department offers a diverse range of specialist degree programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including collaborations with PricewaterhouseCoopers and endorsements from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). We also contribute to MBA and executive education programmes.

Benefits and Culture
  • A market-leading pension scheme
  • Excellent employee health and wellbeing services
  • Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement
  • Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
  • Local and national discounts at major retailers

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or transgender status. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.



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