Finance Directorate

Location:  Greenwich, Avery Hill and Medway
Salary:  Competitive Salary
Contract Type:  Fixed Term - Fixed term (12-month contract) or contractor (12-month assignment)
Closing Date:  Tuesday 26 January 2021
Interview Date:  Monday 01 February 2021
Reference:  2541

The University of Greenwich is embarking on a high-profile transformation project to implement a new system and put service delivery at the heart of our Finance & Procurement function. 

We are looking for a Head of Finance Transformation to lead and manage a transformational change project to reshape Finance & Procurement, complementing the implementation of a new finance system and leveraging value out of new system functionality.

You will be responsible for designing, developing and implementing a new finance operating model which will introduce business partnering to enhance the service delivery. You will define and develop the culture of Finance & Procurement leading on culture change.  

We’re looking an ACCB Qualified Accountant (or equivalent) who is an outstanding communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and persuade across a diverse organisation. You have substantial experience of working at a senior level in Finance and leading large-scale finance change/transformation. 

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the end state finance structure of the University of Greenwich and contribute to the University’s mission to transform student lives.

Should you have any informal enquiries please contact Louise Watson, Chief Financial Officer at l.watson@greenwich.ac.uk

Should you have any queries please contact the HR Recruitment Team at HR-Recruitment@gre.ac.uk

We are looking for people who can help us deliver our mission of transforming lives through inspired teaching and research, through our values.