Job Vacancy Details
Faculty Accountant
University
Surrey
Permanent ⁄ £36000 - £41500
Updated April 28, 2008
As a newly created post the position of Faculty Accountant is essential to the continuing growth and progression of the University's academic mission. As one of three faculty accountants you will provide professional and proactive financial support in the Faculty of History and Social Sciences and to the College's external programmes.
The focus of this varied role will include the development and integration of business plans, monitoring and improving financial performance in the Faculty and providing a professional reporting line for support staff with finance responsibilities in the Faculty's departments.
Other key duties will include supporting the planning process within the Faculty, providing financial modelling expertise and advising on the financial sustainability of developments. Continuing from there you will then monitor the performance of projects comparing performance against plans and budgets and offering your financial advice to improve profitability or value for money. You will also support the implementation of improved costing and pricing practices across the Faculty.
The post focuses on the improvement of financial performance across the departments while providing effective support to academics so that the appropriate balance is achieved between the academic mission of the College and the need to ensure that the activities are financially sustainable. This includes establishing appropriate financial controls and procedures within your area.
Who we're looking for
The right candidate for the Faculty Accountant post will be a qualified accountant. You must have the ability to influence and prioritise each request whilst building and maintaining strong relationships with non finance staff. You must also have experience of the following:
- business planning
- financial modelling
- budget setting
- financial control
- financial analysis
- financial monitoring
About our client
One of London's most distinguished and reputable Universities
What's on offer
£34,930 - £41,881 & excellent benefits including final salary pension
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 20 7269 2282.
Job Ref: 12929493
Your application will be sent to Eoin Laird.
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