ADVANCE HE

Finance Operations Manager Location: Hybrid/ Office based York Salary: £50,244 gross per annum Contract: Full Time, Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Applications close on Monday 24th August at 9am. Online interviews will take place w/c 31st August. Benefits: • A generous pension plan with USS • Enhanced family leave benefits • 31 days annual leave, plus bank holidays • Flexible working hours • Hybrid work • Employee Assistance Programme access • Personal Financial Wellbeing advice access .to name a few The Role: We're looking for a skilled and collaborative finance leader to oversee our finance operations, develop a high-performing team, and ensure the delivery of accurate, reliable and insightful financial information across the organisation. This is a key role within the finance function, combining hands-on operational leadership with strategic influence. You'll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, helping them understand financial performance, strengthening governance and controls, and driving improvements in processes, systems and ways of working. What you need: • Significant experience leading and managing a finance team within a complex and fast-changing environment. • Strong track record of delivering accurate financial reporting and management accounts to challenging deadlines. • Excellent knowledge of financial controls, governance, risk management and statutory compliance requirements. • Experience supporting and leading external audit activities. • Demonstrable success in developing, coaching and motivating teams to achieve high performance. • Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and provide clear, practical recommendations. • Experience working effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and building strong collaborative relationships. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance audiences. • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail. • A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. • Experience improving finance systems, reporting processes or transformation initiatives would be advantageous. • Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA) working towards qualification, or equivalent professional experience. AAT qualification or equivalent would also be welcomed. What you'll do • Lead and develop the finance team, creating a positive, high-performing and customer-focused culture. • Ensure the delivery of timely, accurate and meaningful financial reporting and management information to support decision-making across the organisation. • Oversee cash management and cashflow activities, ensuring effective financial control and visibility. • Provide expert financial advice and insight on performance trends, risks and opportunities. • Maintain and strengthen financial controls, governance and compliance frameworks, ensuring the organisation meets all statutory and regulatory requirements. • Lead the preparation for external audits, working with colleagues and external partners to achieve efficient and successful audit outcomes. • Drive improvements in finance processes, systems and reporting, helping the organisation make better use of data and technology. • Work collaboratively with IT and operational teams to improve system integration, data quality and business processes. • Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities, helping ensure resources are aligned with organisational priorities. • Equip managers and budget holders with the knowledge and confidence to make informed financial decisions. • Lead financial governance learning and development initiatives across the organisation. • Contribute to the delivery of financial strategy and support the achievement of organisational and commercial objectives. What you'll get You'll have the opportunity to shape how finance supports the organisation, influence decision-making at all levels, and lead a team committed to delivering an excellent service. In return, you'll join a collaborative and values-driven organisation where your expertise, leadership and ideas will make a real difference. If you're an experienced finance professional who combines strong operational leadership with a passion for developing people and improving processes, we'd love to hear from you. Advance HE is a member-led, sector-owned charity that works with institutions and higher education across the world to improve higher education for staff, students and society. Our strategic priorities of: maximising membership impact and value, supporting leadership, management and governance development for transformational change and developing educational excellence for the higher education of the future supports the work of our members and the sector. It is our people and the people we help that really make us who we are! To apply: If you have the skills and experience required for this role, please click on Apply today to be taken to our site to complete your application. Advance HE is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. No agencies please.

Commercial Business Partner Location: Hybrid/ Office based York Salary: £44,642 gross per annum Contract: Full Time, Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Applications close on Monday 24th August at 9am. Online interviews will take place w/c 31st August. Benefits: • A generous pension plan with USS • Enhanced family leave benefits • 31 days annual leave, plus bank holidays • Flexible working hours • Hybrid work • Employee Assistance Programme access • Personal Financial Wellbeing advice access to name a few The Role: We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys turning data into insight and helping leaders make better decisions. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with colleagues across the organisation, influencing strategy, supporting growth, and helping to maximise the financial sustainability of our products and services. Working closely with the Finance Director and senior stakeholders, you'll play a key role in shaping business decisions through robust analysis, commercial challenge and actionable recommendations. What you need: • Strong commercial finance and business partnering experience, ideally gained in a complex or evolving organisation. • Excellent financial analysis and modelling skills, with the ability to turn data into practical recommendations. • Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes. • A strong understanding of management accounting, commercial performance and multiple income streams. • Proven ability to influence and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels, including non-finance colleagues. • Experience working across multiple teams and balancing competing priorities effectively. • Strong knowledge of financial controls, governance and risk management. • Advanced Excel skills and experience using reporting and visualisation tools such as Power BI. • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly and confidently. • A proactive, solution-focused approach with a passion for continuous improvement and driving organisational value. • Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA) working towards qualification, or equivalent experience. AAT qualification or equivalent would be advantageous. What you'll get You'll be joining a collaborative organisation where your expertise will genuinely influence strategic decisions and commercial outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, shape future growth, improve financial performance and make a meaningful impact across the organisation. If you're a commercially focused finance professional who enjoys partnering with people, solving problems and driving better business decisions, we'd love to hear from you. Advance HE is a member-led, sector-owned charity that works with institutions and higher education across the world to improve higher education for staff, students and society. Our strategic priorities of: maximising membership impact and value, supporting leadership, management and governance development for transformational change and developing educational excellence for the higher education of the future supports the work of our members and the sector. It is our people and the people we help that really make us who we are! To apply: If you have the skills and experience required for this role, please click on Apply today to be taken to our site to complete your application. Advance HE is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. No agencies please.