Capital Finance Manager

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.

What you would be doing

• 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.

What we are looking for

• Qualified accountant (or equivalent)
• Producing written reports for board-level executives
• Presenting financial information to senior levels of management
• 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
• Excellent attention to detail
• Expert modelling and Excel skills

What we can offer you

• 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 staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

Due to the nature of this role, we will be shortlisting candidates as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy as soon as a suitable candidate has been appointed. It is advisable that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Candidates are required to complete an online application.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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