Job Description

Deputy Director of Finance

1.0 FTE / 35 Hours per week; Grade 9, 56,021.00 - 64,914.00

Apply online:

https://jobs.marjon.ac.uk/

Working across our University-wide operational services this role will focus on partnering with senior academic and professional service colleagues to develop and embed rigorous digitally enabled finance operations that will deliver the vision of the University, ensuring that financial strength and all its activities are properly aligned and managed effectively to implement the strategic plan, Marjon 2030.

Specifically, the Deputy Director will play a pivotal role in improving financial strength through:

Managing the Finance Function in contributing to the delivery of Marjon 2030 strategy.

Having responsibility for the operational financial reporting within the University, monthly financial forecasting, annual budget consolidation and completion of accurate statutory and regulatory financial returns and tax submissions in line with accounting standards and other HE regulatory requirements.

The Management Accounts, Financial Accounting and Procurement Function, delivering timely monthly financial reporting, along with the completion of cashflow reconciliations and monthly forecasts to year end, VAT and tax returns, other submissions. You will seek to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the operation, motivating and developing the teams, providing information responsively and enhancing the service across the University.

The Deputy Director must exemplify the University's values and behaviours in all areas of their work. University Directors and Deputy Directors are responsible for providing overall leadership and direction, ensuring the department/unit aligns with Marjon 2030. Directors and Deputy Directors are also integral members of the University Leadership Group managing multiple professional services areas. Directors and Deputy Directors will collaborate with academic leadership, external stakeholders, internal teams and students/students' union to deliver high-quality services, and initiatives that enhance the University's reputation and contribute to the success of our students and staff.

Where you'll work:

In this role, you'll be based in the Finance team, on our green campus in the north of Plymouth.

Our current hybrid working policy means you can work from home or on campus, but you will need to maintain strong campus links and be available on-site when needed.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Karl Smith, Executive Director of Finance on ksmith@marjon.ac.uk

Supporting our people:

At Marjon, we are firmly committed to supporting every member of staff who works for us. Our Balance programme of health and wellbeing activities aims to help you to look after your physical health, nutritional health, mental health and social health.

We're big believers in the importance of work/life balance. Many of our employees work flexibly and they are able to apply for parental leave and time off for dependants.

We are keen to hear from a diverse range of applicants to support our goal to realise every individual's potential. We are a 'Disability Confident Employer': candidates who declare a disability and who demonstrate on their application that they meet the essential criteria will be included on the shortlist.

Closing date & interview plans

Applications will be reviewed on a regular basis, and we will be in contact as soon as possible if we are interested in your application. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, as the vacancy may close if suitable candidates are found ahead of the final closing date detailed below.

Final closing date: Sunday 08 June 2025 (at 11:59pm)

Apply online:

https://jobs.marjon.ac.uk/

Please note, we will only consider applications submitted direct to the University via the above website. We do not accept applications or CVs submitted via third parties.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.

If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process, please contact the People Team on peopleteam@marjon.ac.uk.

It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 56,021.00-64,914.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Plymouth PL6 8BH

Application deadline: 08/06/2025