Assistant Finance Manager (Job Number: 25001181)
Finance
Grade 6: - £31,236 - £37,694 per annum
Open-Ended/Permanent - Full Time
Contracted Hours per Week: 35
Working Arrangements: Hybrid
Closing Date: 26-Aug-2025, 5:59:00 PM
Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement: Not Applicable.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DEMONSTRATE WHEN YOU APPLY/PERSON SPECIFICATION

When you apply it is important that you let us know what skills/experience you have from a similar role and/or what skills/experience you have which would make you right for this role. Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the end of this job description. Where a criteria has an asterisk* next to it, it may be given additional weighting when your application is considered.
Your application should cover the following criteria:

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

1. Finance qualification e.g. AAT level 4, or ACCA part-qualified.
2. Experience and expertise in the development and delivery of finance and management accounting services.
3. Experience of providing advice and guidance to a range of customers and colleagues.
4. Experience of implementing policies and procedures.
5. Experience of self-managing time and working under pressure to meet tight deadlines without compromising on quality.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE

1. Excellent spoken and written communication skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally and externally.
2. Strong digital competence across a range of digital devices and apps including Microsoft 365 Office applications, financial systems and reporting tools.
3. Committed to continuing professional development.
4. Ability to plan and organise events, activities and training involving the service.
5. Ability to solve problems and decide on and plan appropriate solutions.
6. Ability to participate in networks to share and discuss good practice and exchange information.

THE ROLE AND THE DEPARTMENT

The Assistant Finance Manager is part of the Financial Planning & Analysis team. They support budget holders by preparing and presenting management information and financial reports, analysing financial data, and developing recommendations.
The Assistant Finance Manager will take ownership of assigned professional services departments within the University as well having specialist areas of expertise. They ensure the financial records are complete, accurate and valid, performing checks and making adjustments as needed to data in the finance system. They will also prepare information to support the Finance Business Partners in planning and forecasting cycles. They must be able to work independently, on their own initiative, and liaise confidently with staff throughout the University.
The Assistant Finance Manager is also involved in change management and delivering continuous improvement as the University develops its financial reporting systems.