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Head of Finance Operations and Systems

We are looking for a talented, experienced and enthusiastic finance professional to join the University in the role of Head of Finance Operations and Systems.

Critical to the success of the University and reporting to the Director of Finance and Planning, you will be responsible for overseeing the running of the University’s financial operations, ensuring that they are effective, efficient and compliant. You will also lead on the continual improvement of all finance systems and processes, through the harnessing of new technologies and best practice. This will include playing a lead role in the installation of a new finance IT system (called bluQube) by the end of 2025.

To be successful, you need to demonstrate excellent analytical skills, with the ability to organise and analyse complex data and information and present this in a clear and concise format. You will have the ability to develop and maintain effective customer-led relationships with departmental managers, have a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail, along with excellent Microsoft Excel skills and well-developed written and oral communication skills.

You will have significant experience of leading a finance team. You will be educated to degree level or AAT Level 4 and have a full CCAB accountancy qualification (or working towards one).

Salary: from £46,735 to £55,755 per annum

Closing Date: 28/04/2025 5:00 pm

Interview Date: 14/05/2025

Both your Application and EDI form should be emailed to jobs@norwichuni.ac.uk quoting ‘A1120’ in the subject line.

Please note that we can only accept forms in either PDF or DOC format.

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