Finance Manager

Faculty of Business

Ref: 22000846

Grade 7: £34,304 - £40,927 per annum

The Department and role purpose

Durham University Business School, one of the longest established business schools in the UK, is a multi-disciplinary School characterised by academic excellence, internationally rated research, and superb student support services. The School's diversity and international standing is reflected in the student intake (with over 110 nationalities); accreditation by AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS; and high positions in the UK and European Business School rankings. Further information on the School can be found at http://www.dur.ac.uk/business/

You will be the leading member of the School Finance Office, supported by a Senior Finance Administrator and Finance Administrator, providing direct support to the Faculty Manager.

The Finance Manager will work towards delivering high quality financial support to academic department(s), staff, and students as well as external stakeholders, collaborators, sponsors etc. You will work with colleagues in relevant central PSS Divisions, particularly the Finance Business Partner but also other colleagues in the University Finance Office, Procurement, Payroll, HR, Research and Innovation Services (RIS) etc. to ensure that staff, PSS colleagues and students in academic departments receive the necessary advice and guidance to ensure compliance with financial regulatory, policy and contractual obligations and have the relevant financial information to plan and deliver activities that will deliver the School’s  strategic objectives with respect to research and teaching.

The Finance Manager will manage professional service staff within the School’s Finance Office, ensuring the provision of an efficient administrative service; supporting a wide range of teaching, learning and research activities; in support of all staff, students and external stakeholders as required; ensuring the end-user experience is at the forefront of delivery. Some of the activities will involve work of a highly confidential nature and so a professional work ethic is a pre-requisite.

Specific role requirements

Work outside normal office hours during peak periods.

Undertake national and international travel to support Departmental activities where appropriate.

Working Arrangements

At Durham we recognise that our staff and students are our greatest asset, and we want to support the health and wellbeing of all.  Hybrid working supports this ethos and provides many benefits to our colleagues, including empowering people, where their role allows, to work in a manner which is more suitable for them, whilst encouraging our commitment to environmental sustainability.

Depending on the needs of the business and the job role, Durham University is piloting hybrid working for all Professional Services colleagues in the academic year 2021/2022, which may include the opportunity to work both on and off campus and to flex working hours.  If appointed to the post, your line-manager will discuss the specific arrangements with you. Any hybrid arrangements are non-contractual and may change within the pilot and when the pilot ends.

Reward and Benefits

To support the delivery of the University's People Strategy to attract, retain and reward the very best, we offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits to our staff, including:

• 27 days annual leave, plus 4 customary days and 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part time) and the option to purchase additional leave

• Automatic enrolment into a pension scheme

• Corporate and local discounts

• Wellbeing resources and discounted health benefits

• Health discounts on sports and activities at Maiden Castle Health and Activity Centre

• Reward and Recognition Schemes

• Personal and career development

• And SO much more!

Recruiting to this post

In order to be considered for interview, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification.

In some cases, the recruiting panel may also consider the desirable criteria, so we recommend you evidence all criteria in your application.

Please note that some criteria will only be considered at interview stage.

How to apply

We prefer to receive applications online.

Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement https://www.dur.ac.uk/ig/dp/privacy/pnjobapplicants/ which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data.

What you are required to submit

1. A CV

2. A covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out above

3. A word document, with examples of how you satisfy both the person specification and essential/desirable criteria.

Please ensure that you submit all documentation listed above or your application cannot proceed to the next stage.

Contact details

For further information please contact:

Marcia Hoynes; Faculty Manager - marcia.hoynes@durham.ac.uk

Closing date: 13 July 2022, 11:59pm.

At Durham University, our aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work.  We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

We will notify you on the status of your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system.  Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to ensure you receive all emails.