Head of Finance Operations

The Head of Finance Operations at Aberystwyth University will provide a professional and customer focused service across the full range of Finance department stakeholder interfaces. The post holder will be responsible for fostering and maintaining key relationships and ensuring clear and regular lines of communication to the Deputy Director of Finance, University committees and University Executive.

The Head of Finance Operations has operational oversight of the University's financial accounting, receipts and payments systems, online platforms, tax & investment and statutory returns / reporting. The role includes legislative compliance, adherence to standards, processes, procedures and controls. The role also engages with internal customers and external regulatory bodies for collaboration and audit purposes.

To make an informal enquiry, please contact please contact Mark Godsell, Deputy Director of Finance at

Ref: FIN.21.3952

Under the UK Government's points–based system scheme, this role meets the criteria to be sponsored by Aberystwyth University (AU) for a Skilled Worker Route (SWR) application. Please see below for more information on the sponsorship process.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities and in particular, those that are currently under–represented in our workforce. This includes but is not limited to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates and candidates with disabilities. We specifically encourage female candidates to apply for this post as they are currently under–represented at this level in our organisation.

We are a Bilingual Institution which complies with the Welsh Language Standards and is committed to Equal Opportunities. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.

Closing Date: 15/02/2022