Job summary
This is a brilliant opportunity to take the next step in your career within a varied and high-profile environment, supporting the strategic leadership of one of the world's most highly rated medical Faculties.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the smooth running of the finances of the Faculty, identifying and resolving the financial challenges as they arise.
Work closely with the Dean, FOO and Faculty leadership to develop & implement a prioritised financial plan for the faculty.
Provide strategic insight on (and analysis of) a variety of management reports.Identify potential issues associated with unusual or complex transactions;
review and approve the appropriate treatment.Manage cost challenges and work closely with colleagues to refine cost structures and performance measures.
Instil a culture of sound financial management across the faculty by ensuring the College's financial controls are understood and followed.
Provide insight and strategic advice on trends, industry, market factors, customer behaviour and other revenue & cost drivers affecting the faculty.
Develop and make use of a wide network of key relationships from both inside and outside the organisation to influence others;
negotiate effectively at all levels.Provide leadership to / and develop team members, inspiring excellent performance that fully reflects the behaviours required by Imperial Values.
About us
The College has science at its heart and strives to benefit society as broadly as possible. With a turnover of c£400m, the Faculty of Medicine is at the forefront of taking biomedical discoveries and translating them into the clinic to the benefit of local patients and worldwide populations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the role This is a brilliant opportunity to take the next step in your career within a varied and high-profile environment, supporting the strategic leadership of one of the world's most highly rated medical Faculties.
If you have experience of working in an HEI or NHS environment and enjoy multifaceted and challenging work, this role will provide an exciting opportunity to bring your experience and skills together to oversee the Faculty of Medicine's finances and play a key role in driving our ambitious strategic plan.
The right individual will possess the appropriate blend of financial expertise and leadership ability to influence and inspire colleagues.
What you would be doing
- You will be responsible for the smooth running of the finances of the Faculty, identifying and resolving the financial challenges as they arise.
- Work closely with the Dean, FOO and Faculty leadership to develop & implement a prioritised financial plan for the faculty.
- Provide strategic insight on (and analysis of) a variety of management reports.
- Identify potential issues associated with unusual or complex transactions; review and approve the appropriate treatment.
- Manage cost challenges and work closely with colleagues to refine cost structures and performance measures.
- Instil a culture of sound financial management across the faculty by ensuring the College's financial controls are understood and followed.
- Provide insight and strategic advice on trends, industry, market factors, customer behaviour and other revenue & cost drivers affecting the faculty.
- Develop and make use of a wide network of key relationships from both inside and outside the organisation to influence others;
negotiate effectively at all levels.
Provide leadership to / and develop team members, inspiring excellent performance that fully reflects the behaviours required by Imperial Values.
What we are looking for
- A full accountancy qualification along with significant PQE.
- Proven experience in developing, analysing, interpreting & reporting financial information.
- A track record of managing teams to produce results in a constantly evolving environment.
- The intellectual horsepower, confidence and strong influencing skills to work effectively with pro-active, motivated individuals.
- An ability to find common ground in the face of competing demands for time & resources.
What we can offer you
- An exceptionally interesting opportunity to make a valuable contribution to future direction of the Faculty of Medicine at a time of change in the higher education landscape.
- A dynamic, supportive and diverse working environment, with a "can do" attitude expected from all staff.
- The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
- Sector-leading salary and remuneration package
- 39 days off a year including bank holidays
Further information Please note, we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles. Closing date for applications : 13 September 2024.
If you require any further details on the role, please contact : Bernadette Kuforiji - Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified accountant
- Undergraduate degree in any subject
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post qualification experience in an organisation of equivalent size and complexity
- Experience of identifying and resolving financial challenges for an organisation or department of equivalent size.
- Finance Business partnering at senior management level
- Line management experience of at least a small team
Desirable
- Experience of an NHS environment of equivalent size and complexit
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