The Department of Sports Development and Recreation at the University of Bath seeks to utilise the power of sport to foster the best environment to enable individuals to thrive.
We are seeking a Finance Manager with the necessary qualifications and relevant experience to lead the department finance team and support all budget holders with appropriate advice and guidance.
About Us
The Department manages and organises a range of activities under the University’s sports brand - Team Bath - and aspires to create a world leading multi-sport environment delivering to elite athletes, staff and students of the University and the local and regional community. Based in the inspiring Sports Training Village, the Department offers a wide range of high quality sports activities, programmes, events, services and facilities catering for all ages and abilities.
In addition, we are recognised by UK Sport as one of only eight Elite Training Centres, providing the training base for around 250 international level athletes. This is an opportunity to become part of a professional and progressive organisation at the leading edge of sport, health and fitness.
About The Role
As well as overseeing the day-to-day financial processes of the department to ensure compliance with all regulations, you will be responsible for the creation of:
- monthly budget reports
- quarterly forecasts
- the financial elements of the annual planning processes
You will lead on establishing and reviewing processes and procedures that support the department's commercial activities and, as part of the Senior Management Team, work with colleagues on the delivery of strategic plans and act as a point of contact for the central Finance Office for financial matters.
The Ideal Candidate Is AAT Level 4 Qualified Or Has Equivalent, Relevant Professional Experience And a Track Record Of Financial Administration Including Budget Management, Planning And Forecasting. You Will Need To Be Able To
- analyse and present complex data
- communicate this confidently both orally and in writing
- think strategically
- contribute to the development and implementation of new policies
- have proven skills in using financial management software
Further information
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Greg Sharp, Deputy Director of Sport at adsgas@bath.ac.uk, however, please submit your application via the University website.
What we can offer you
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
- Free counselling services through Health Assured
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
- Staff discount on language courses
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
- Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- Local discounts and more
- A family-friendly workplace
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
We are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits.
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Closing Date: 24 Feb 2025
Department: Management, Specialist and Administration
Salary: £37,999 to £45,163
