Deputy Finance Director

Liverpool John Moores University is one of the largest UK universities with 27,000 students in Liverpool and a further 21,000 students studying abroad.  This is a modern forward-looking university with a unique footprint in the city region seeking to make a positive difference in the world through our research, teaching and community impact.

Shaped by the city in which we thrive, we are proud of the part we play in transforming the lives of our students who come to the university to realise their dreams and find purpose in their disciplines.  We are passionate about the communities we support both at home and abroad, working in partnership to improve lives and raise aspirations through collaborative programmes of research, leadership and innovative practice.

We are now seeking to appoint a Deputy Finance Director. This is a key role within the finance senior leadership team reporting directly to the Finance Director, deputising as required and with responsibility for a team of circa 20 staff. 

The role is responsible for: 

• provision of financial business partnering for faculties and professional services
• financial decision support and strategic analysis
• production of long, medium, and short-term financial forecasts
• providing a value-adding financial reporting suite for the University

You will:

• be a CCAB qualified accountant with a good first degree along with significant post-qualification experience at a senior level in a complex organisation
• have a proven track record of value-adding financial business partnering, with proven relationship management skills and the ability to influence performance and direction
• have strong people management skills with the ability to lead, motivate and engage large teams
• be able to contribute at a strategic level beyond the finance function.

In return, we offer an outstanding benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, excellent pension schemes, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

Please contact Liz Lucas, HR Resourcing Specialist (M.E.Lucas@ljmu.ac.uk) in the first instance if you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further.

All individuals who meet the advert criteria are encouraged to apply. The University takes pride in its dedication to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and strives to foster a staff base that is representative of the wider community. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

The Selection Process

Please note that the interview date for this post will be Wednesday 12^th February 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted early w/c 3^rd February with details of the selection process.   

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.