Head of Financial Management and Reporting

Aberystwyth University - Finance Office

The Role

This job description is subject to review and amendment in the light of the changing needs of the University, to provide appropriate development opportunities and/or the addition of any other reasonable duties.

This role supports the Chief Financial Officer to ensure the delivery of the university financial plan which enables delivery of Aberystwyth University’s 2025- 2030 Strategy.

The financial plan sets out the priorities and actions required to enable delivery of the financial resources required by the university. This leadership role, alongside the Head of Financial Operations and Compliance, will create a high-performance team embedded in the universities activities by further developing the business partner culture, ensuring the service remains of high-quality and appropriate as circumstances change.

As the lead for Finance Business Partnering across the University, you and your team will work closely with Faculty Pro-Vice Chancellors, Department Heads, and Professional Services Directors to provide strategic financial advice. Your guidance will help ensure that budgets are effectively managed and that financial plans are both realistic and ambitious.

You will bring significant experience as a financial professional, with high- level expertise in this area of finance. Confident operating in a complex and fast-paced environment, you will exercise a high degree of independent judgment and responsibility, working within broad parameters and institutional policy frameworks.

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