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Hartpury University and College of Further Education
Hartpury House
Hartpury
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL19 3BE
Tel: 01452 702135
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Head of Finance Operations - ah3u6zCy5mKRYiG6Zpq6-G
Gloucester
Circa. £55,000 to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
37.5 hours per week
Permanent
About the Role
- Drive the development and continuous improvement of financial operations, working closely with senior leaders and budget holders to enhance financial performance, efficiency, and transparency.
- Ensure robust financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, maintaining a strong control environment and optimising financial operations.
- Manage the transactional teams with the Finance department.
- Become the in-house expert of the current finance system.
About You
- A professional accountancy qualification (AAT and or ACCA equivalent).
- Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance requirements.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of finance and accounting principles, laws and best practices and have proven experience in a similar senior level role.
- Adept at forging effective working relationships with colleagues and senior stakeholders, influencing them and where appropriate showing diplomacy, creativity and resilience when seeking practical business solutions.
- Significant experience in direct line management of a Finance Team.
We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
- Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
- 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
- Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
- Employee Discounts Scheme
- Onsite fitness facilities
- Support for continuous professional development
- Flexible working opportunities available
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
About Us
Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.
Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
For further information and to apply online please click on the Apply Now button or call the number to the right of this advert to request documents by post.
Please note we do not accept CVs.
It is our policy that we do not notify candidates who have been unsuccessful with their application. Therefore if you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, we regret that you have not been successful on this occasion.
Closing date for applications: 16-03-2025
Salary: Circa. £55,000 to £60,000 per annum
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