{"id":549,"date":"2026-09-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/?post_type=job&#038;p=549"},"modified":"2026-09-02T10:03:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T09:03:30","slug":"director-of-finance-post-ref-nu7326","status":"publish","type":"job","link":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/job\/director-of-finance-post-ref-nu7326\/","title":{"rendered":"Director of Finance (Post Ref: NU7326)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:40px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);min-height:100px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-dark-blue-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-b7bffe56 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Director of Finance (Post Ref: NU7326)<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-blue-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f611be13 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f44fb481 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-5-font-size\" id=\"closing-date\">Closing date:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>29 September 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b827052 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-5-font-size\" id=\"interviews\">Interviews:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>23 October 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b827052 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-5-font-size\" id=\"salary\">Salary:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Competitive Salary<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b827052 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-5-font-size\" id=\"full-part-time\">Full\/Part time:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Full time \/ Permanent<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b827052 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-5-font-size\" id=\"hours-per-week\">Hours per week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>37<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab-container\" style=\"--tab-color:#002c4b\"><div class=\"tab-container\" data-tab-container=\"true\"><div class=\"tab-header\"><div class=\"tab-list\" role=\"tablist\"><button id=\"tab-overview-575acc45-0\" role=\"tab\" class=\"tab has-secondary-font-family\" aria-controls=\"panel-overview-575acc45-0\" data-tab-id=\"overview-575acc45-0\">Overview<\/button><button id=\"tab-job-description-575acc45-1\" role=\"tab\" class=\"tab has-secondary-font-family\" aria-controls=\"panel-job-description-575acc45-1\" data-tab-id=\"job-description-575acc45-1\">Job Description<\/button><button id=\"tab-benefits-of-working-here-575acc45-2\" role=\"tab\" class=\"tab has-secondary-font-family\" aria-controls=\"panel-benefits-of-working-here-575acc45-2\" data-tab-id=\"benefits-of-working-here-575acc45-2\">Benefits of working here<\/button><button id=\"tab-certifications-575acc45-3\" role=\"tab\" class=\"tab has-secondary-font-family\" aria-controls=\"panel-certifications-575acc45-3\" data-tab-id=\"certifications-575acc45-3\">Certifications<\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\" data-tabs-content=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab\" id=\"panel-overview-575acc45-0\" role=\"tabpanel\" 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You will be responsible for driving forwards transformative and innovative developments within the University\u2019s finance function and for leading improvements in financial planning and reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This newly created senior leadership position offers an exciting opportunity to lead the transformation of the University&#8217;s Finance function within a growing, ambitious and values-led institution. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a modern, resilient and high-performing finance service that supports the University&#8217;s strategic ambitions, enhances financial sustainability and enables effective decision-making across the organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this is a senior leadership position with a significant cross-institutional remit. You will deputise for the CFO and represent the University on professional groups and committees. You will be expected to develop excellent relationships with colleagues across the University and with external partners, improving financial planning and forecasting and leading on digital and technological innovations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strong candidates will bring significant experience of developing and delivering transformation projects within Finance functions and of continuous improvement in financial reporting and budget holder support. Experience of working in a complex environment and of developing excellent relationships with stakeholders is essential.&nbsp; We offer you an environment which supports your development and career objectives within an ambitious and values-led institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interviews are expected to take place at the Birmingham Newman campus on Friday 23\u00a0October 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For further information or an informal discussion about the role please contact Tony Sharma, Chief Financial Officer at <a href=\"mailto:vcoffice@newman.ac.uk\">vcoffice@newman.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab\" id=\"panel-job-description-575acc45-1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-job-description-575acc45-1\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"job-description-575acc45-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"tab-block-content content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/NU7326.pdf\">Director of Finance (PDF &#8211; 483KB)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated).<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab\" id=\"panel-benefits-of-working-here-575acc45-2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-benefits-of-working-here-575acc45-2\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"benefits-of-working-here-575acc45-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"tab-block-content content\">\n<p>Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/staff-benefits\/\" ><span>Staff Benefits<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab\" id=\"panel-certifications-575acc45-3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-certifications-575acc45-3\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"certifications-575acc45-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"tab-block-content content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"32\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/s960_Disability_Confident_Employer.webp\" alt=\"disability confident employer logo\" class=\"wp-image-32\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button\" href=\"https:\/\/emea.dcv.ms\/WXfKi2BJ5Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Apply now<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&lt; <a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/work-at-birmingham-newman\/\">back to all vacancies<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Closing date: 29 September 2026 Interviews: 23 October 2026 Salary: Competitive Salary Full\/Part time: Full time \/ Permanent Hours per week 37 &lt; back to all vacancies<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-549","job","type-job","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job\/549","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=549"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}