Financial Reporting Manager

This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

This post is a key role within the University's Finance Department. It carries responsibility for the production of the consolidated annual financial statements of the University and those of its related organisations. The post holder will have responsibility for Balance Sheet reporting and forecasting, enabling the University to analyse and improve the management of its operations.

The post holder will be a strong technical accountant with a background in controls, being responsible for ensuring the integrity of the Balance Sheet.

The post holder will play a lead role in evaluating the impact of current and proposed responsibilities, requiring strong technical accounting skills. The post holder will work closely with colleagues in the Finance Department and with Faculty and Service Finance Managers, providing expert advice and guidance.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Julie Dawtry, Senior Financial Reporting Manager

Email: j.dawtry@leeds.ac.uk