Head of Finance

Job Reference FAOOI
Closing Date Monday 11 Mar 2019

UCAS is the route to studying at UK universities.  As an independent charity, its aim is to secure its place as the single destination for progression in education, not just for aspiring university students, but also for 16 year olds making crucial decisions after their GCSEs, for postgraduate study, for training as a teacher, and for entering the world of work after graduating.  Its vision is to be at the heart of connecting people to higher education.

UCAS is seeking an exceptional Head of Finance to join a high-functioning Finance and Corporate Services Senior Leadership Team. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for driving strategic financial management within a dynamic, growing, organisation. They will support UCAS’s journey towards greater commercial success, underpinned by quality service and a constant focus on customer needs. They will provide excellent management to their own team and influence key staff across the wider organisation.

The Head of Finance will be a strategically adept, commercially focused, qualified accountant with the desire to work in a vibrant, digitally enabled, organisation known across the UK. They will be energised by working in a sector undergoing significant change, able to quickly understand the challenges and opportunities ahead and make timely, decisive contributions to UCAS’s adaptation to them. They will motivate and inspire colleagues and bring a track record of successful leadership roles. They will bring a minimum of ten year’s post-qualification experience.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to UCAS on this appointment.  For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference FAOOI.  Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours).  Applications should be received by noon on Monday 11 March.