Director of Finance
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Position Overview & Specifications
Unipol is a housing Charity established in 1973 by the University and the then Polytechnic in Leeds in co-operation with their students’ unions. In 1997, Unipol became an incorporated Charitable Company with a Board structure.
Unipol provides assistance in finding and supplying housing for students in Leeds, Nottingham and Bradford and is an important service supplier for the University of Bradford, Bradford College, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds Conservatoire, Leeds Trinity University, The Northern College of Contemporary Dance, Nottingham Trent University and the University of Leeds.
The finance team, led by the Director of Finance, is a key resource for the organisation. The finance team increasingly uses sophisticated financial software, to increase the flow of detailed financial information and meet the needs of a growing organisation. The team is committed to provide timely and transparent management information to budget holders and key members of staff to aid the setting and monitoring of accurate budgets, maintaining financial control and managing cash-flow.
The Director of Finance is key to managing the Unipol’s finances and banking arrangements in an increasingly regulated environment, ensuring both compliance with regulations as well as the accuracy and integrity of the Unipol’s accounting records and financial systems, and developing internal controls so that assets and revenues are protected. In doing so the Director continues to develop and operate robust planning, sensitivity analysis, forecasting and reporting processes for Balance Sheet elements and ensure that the Unipol’s monitoring and control process is in place.
For more details please visit Sharp’s website https://www.sharpconsultancy.com/clients2/sharp-consultancy-collaborates-with-unipol
To apply, applicants should contact contact@sharpconsultancy.com or call Sharp Consultant on 0113 236 6300
The closing date for applications is 31st March 2023.
Location: Leeds - Main CampusFaculty/Service: Professional Services
School/Institute: Unipol
Category: Professional & Managerial
Salary: £64,946 to £79,831 p.a.
Post Type: Full Time
Release Date: Tuesday 07 March 2023
Closing Date: Friday 31 March 2023
Reference: CSUNI1085
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Director of Finance roles across University of Leeds's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £64,946 - £79,831 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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