Senior Financial Analyst

The University of Manchester is highly respected across the globe as a centre of teaching excellence and innovative research and discovery. With 25 Nobel Prize winners among our current and former staff and students, and as part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, we have a history of world firsts and brilliant discoveries, from splitting the atom to giving the world graphene.

We’re committed to world-class research, an outstanding student experience and social responsibility in everything we do. When you join our university, you become part of a truly diverse and international community of staff and students all focused on ensuring we are recognised globally for the benefits we bring to society.

The University of Manchester is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst. The post holder will report to the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis and the Deputy Director of Finance to deliver the provision of high-quality financial planning and analysis, often including ad hoc analysis to tight deadlines. This role will lead on developing automated financial models and use financial analysis skills to improve reporting processes. Working with the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, this role will help deliver value and drive improvements including; month end reporting at University consolidated level; development of on-time reporting through Data Analytics; forecasting; working capital management; financial performance analysis and insight as well as ad hoc Projects and people management.

Ultimately, the overriding objectives are to help improve the financial sustainability of the University and facilitate appropriate investment decisions. This role will make a significant contribution to the strategic direction of the University and assist the University leadership team in determining the investment priorities for the University.

Please see the job description for details on the main duties of the role and the essential criteria we are looking for in a candidate.

The position is available from April 2023 and will be offered on a permanent basis.

• In order to shortlist for the post we need to see information about how you meet the essential and (if relevant) the desirable criteria. A CV is not always sufficient to show this. We suggest that you use the personal statement section of the job application to give us a brief explanation of how you feel you meet the criteria. Examples could be taken from your current or previous jobs, any voluntary work you have undertaken or any experiences gained from study.
• Shortlisting should take place within 4 weeks of the closing date. Due to volume of enquiries we cannot give feedback on each unsuccessful application.
• Interviews may be conducted online or in person. If you are successfully shortlisted you will be contacted with the date and with sufficient notice to make arrangements to attend an interview. All interviews are conducted by a panel, and all members have received the university’s recruitment and selection training which covers equality and diversity issues in full.
• After the interview you will be contacted as soon as possible, by either phone or email, to inform you whether or not you have been successful. We can provide feedback, if requested, following an interview.

To apply for this role please send a CV and cover letter to Louise.Bissell@manchester.ac.uk

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here.

Blended working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Louise Bissell

Email: louise.bissell@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: people.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.