Job Description

Job number

COO01301

Faculties

Chief Operating Officer (COO) Team

Departments

Finance Division

Salary or Salary range

90,000 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Open ended

Posting End Date

13 Nov 2025

About the role

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Are you a seasoned finance professional with a strong track record of providing strategic financial insight to improve financial performance?



Imperial is looking for a Director of Faculty Finance to act as a strategic business advisor to the Dean and Faculty Chief Operating Officer of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and manage the Finances of the Faculty and ensure its smooth operation.


The Faculty of Natural Sciences strives to produce the very best science and deploy it for the wider benefit of society. It is committed to both fundamental science and applications orientated research, seeing these as complementary parts of a common endeavour.


The Director of Finance will provide comprehensive financial insights and advice to support the Faculty and its departments, enabling data-driven decision-making and strategic financial planning.

What you would be doing

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You will be responsible for the smooth running of the finances of the Faculty, identifying and resolving the financial challenges as they arise. You will oversee the preparation of and review/ challenge all financial information used to support strategic decision-making in the Faculty of Natural Sciences, ensuring its accuracy and completeness. You will work closely with the Dean to develop a prioritised financial plan for the Faculty by setting targets, co-ordinating budget preparation and challenging submissions. You will provide strategic insight on the content of monthly management reports and any ad hoc analysis. Review variance analyses and account reconciliations and identify any significant items requiring the attention of management. You will identify potential issues associated with unusual or complex transactions, alerting relevant specialists in central finance (e.g. Accounting and Tax). You will manage cost challenges and collaborate with colleagues to optimize cost structures and performance metrics. You will provide leadership to/ and develop team members, inspiring excellent performance that fully reflects the behaviours required by Imperial Values.

What we are looking for

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A qualified accountant with experience in a similar role in a large, complex organisation Experience of managing a small team Experience of identifying and resolving financial challenges for an organisation or department of equivalent size. Finance Business partnering at senior management level Line management experience of at least a small team Strong technical knowledge Pro-active individual, with strong networking, communication and presentation skills Capacity to 'look outside the box' and come up with novel, workable, ideas for improvements Ability to influence and persuade senior managers whilst remaining diplomatic Strong team-working skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different functions

What we can offer you

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The opportunity to support the Faculty of Natural Science in delivering its strategic objectives by operating as a strategic finance business advisor to the Dean and Faculty Chief Operating Officer. The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity. Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes). Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel. Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

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This is a full-time, open ended post in Imperial's Finance team.



Due to the nature of this role, we will be shortlisting candidates as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy as soon as a suitable candidate has been appointed. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as possible to avoid disappointment.



Candidates are required to complete an online application.



If you require any further details about the role, please contact Finance-Development@imperial.ac.uk.

Available documents

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Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.



Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.



As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.



This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.



Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.