About the Role
Salary Range: £59,966.00 - £67,468.00 We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, creating a community where colleagues feel respected and valued. We aim to reflect the diversity of our students and communities, and to strengthen our university through collaboration and diverse perspectives, across all roles at the University. This job description is currently not available to view while we review and update content on Workday. If you need access to the current version, please submit a request to the People Services Team through the Support Portal. If you need to discuss the job description due to updates to the role or for recruitment purposes, please make this clear on your request and a member of the team will be in touch. Thank you for your patience during this update Shape the Financial Future of a Leading University At the University of Hull, we’ve been transforming lives for nearly 100 years. Guided by our motto Lampada Ferens — carrying the light of learning — we are proud of our heritage and ambitious about our future. We are now seeking an exceptional Head of Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting to play a pivotal leadership role in driving financial strategy, sustainability, and performance across the University. About the Role This is a senior leadership position within the Finance Directorate, reporting directly to the Director of Finance. You will lead on all aspects of financial planning, reporting, and analysis, ensuring high-quality insights that inform strategic decision-making at the highest levels. The post is offered on a 14-month fixed-term basis as maternity cover. You will: Lead financial reporting to senior bodies including the University Leadership Team, Finance & Investment Committee, and Council Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning Drive financial modelling for major strategic and capital investment initiatives Lead and develop high-performing teams across Financial Reporting, Business Partnering, and Analysis Deliver clear, insightful financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders Ensure compliance with external reporting requirements (e.g. Office for Students, TRAC, HE-BCI) Champion continuous improvement and innovation in financial processes and systems What We’re Looking For We are looking for a strategic, forward-thinking finance leader who can operate with autonomy and influence at senior level. You will bring: A recognised professional accounting qualification Significant experience in financial leadership and people management Strong expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting Proven ability to present complex financial information clearly to senior stakeholders Experience driving change, improving processes, and implementing financial systems A collaborative approach with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships Why Join Us? Be part of a university with a strong legacy and bold future Influence key strategic decisions at executive level Lead talented teams and shape the finance function Work in a values-driven, inclusive environment committed to excellence Apply Now If you’re ready to take on a high-impact leadership role and help shape the financial direction of a forward-thinking university, we’d love to hear from you. Please upload a CV and cover letter describing how you meet the person specification for this job in the Resume/CV section of the online application form. For more information regarding the specific duties for the role please view the job description here Applications close at 00:01am of the closing date listed. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible. At the University of Hull, we are committed to building a community where everyone feels respected, valued and able to succeed. We recognise that diverse perspectives strengthen our university and the impact of our work. We particularly welcome applications from people who are underrepresented within our workforce, including people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women, particularly in senior roles. You can read more about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy and our transparency reports on our Fairness and Inclusion page. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.