Capital Finance Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000

Job description

The Capital Finance Manager will be responsible for leading the University’s Capital Budget process and maintaining the 5 Year Capital Plan. This includes owning and managing the approval process for capital projects. The current Capital budget is circa £300m per annum for the next 5+ years.

You will work with the Heads of Department and Finance Business Partners to identify key projects that should be included in the plan along with their funding sources. The postholder will also be responsible for working with key stakeholders such as the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Property Officer and Chief Financial Officer to reforecast the plan as projects and financial capacity evolve.

You will support the Head of Treasury with modelling the long-term financial impact of the proposed projects in the Capital Plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert technical advice to Finance Senior Management (including the CFO, Head of Payments, Head of Income and Payroll and Pensions Manager).
• Production of medium-term Capital Plan for the University, including affordability analysis and identifying sources of funding.
• Work with key stakeholders to identify/challenge strategic projects to be included in the plan.
• Review investment appraisals for proposed projects and provide advice on the process to staff engaged in this process.
• Update the budget with the latest cashflows for projects in progress.

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (or equivalent).
• Experience of Budgeting and 5 Year Forecasts.
• Experience of preparing complex financial models.
• Experience of three statement modelling and monitoring covenant compliance (desirable).
• Knowledge of investment appraisal techniques.
• Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail.
• Expert modelling and Excel skills.

Benefits:

• The opportunity to work in a team that is integral to supporting the University’s Capital Budget process and maintaining the 5 Year Capital Plan.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various resources to support your personal and professional development.