Finance, Planning and Governance Division
Associate Director, Financial Management
Ref: ALC1578
Starting salary from £57,422 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £66,537 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced individual with excellent management accounting / business partnering skills to join the Finance and Planning division as Associate Director, Financial Management.
As an Associate Director you will support the Director of Finance by providing expert financial guidance and strategic direction in delivering high-quality leadership across the business partnering function. Building positive relationships with stakeholders across the University is vital to engender culture of respect, trust and successful service delivery.
Through effective budgeting, forecasting and financial oversight, you will be influential in the delivery of the long-term financial plan, responding proactively and with agility to the fast-changing financial and operational environment in which the Division work.
It is essential that you hold an accounting qualification such as ACA, ACMA, ACCA, ACPFA, together with experience in a complex accounting environment with proven budgeting and planning skills, and the ability to lead strategic development work.
This full-time post is available from 1 September 2025 on an indefinite basis.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we are happy to accept applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including compressed working hours over a 5 day working week, slightly less than 1 FTE and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 21 May 2025
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