Head of Finance - Commercial and Special Projects (FAB077819)

The University of Nottingham is looking to appoint a Head of Finance to focus on our Commercial and Special Projects areas. You will report into our Deputy Director of Finance and be a Senior Finance Partner to our newly appointed Commercial Director. Your main responsibilities will include providing insight, support, and challenge, to drive the financial performance of our commercial activities and to develop new commercial ventures. Leading Special Projects, you will support the University community in developing plans for continuous improvement in our finances to create investment for our priorities in research, teaching, staff and students (Continuous Improvement Plan).

As the successful candidate in this newly created role, you will have the ability to be a proactive and ambitious finance professional, with the desire to drive change and develop strategic relationships with key stakeholders across our University. The Higher Education Sector is going through a period of significant financial change, as such, we will need you to develop our finances, and create investment for our Continuous Improvement Plan.

Your work with our Commercial Director will focus on driving the University’s commercial enterprises and delivering financial insights, including investment appraisal of potential new ventures. You will also be the Finance lead for the Better Buying work-stream, developing processes and reports to drive, and improve, financial and operational performance to deliver best value for our University.

The University of Nottingham are committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We strive to provide a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with an excellent holiday allowance and a highly attractive pension scheme.

This is a full time, permanent position. Job share arrangements may be considered. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Helen Lawrenson, tel: 07964 155479 or email Helen.Lawrenson@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 27 Mar 2019
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)