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Finance Supervisor – Temporary Role
About BCUSU
BCUSU (Birmingham City University Students’ Union) exists to improve the experiences of all students at Birmingham City University and to have a positive, lasting impact on their lives. The Union is:
- Student-led and student-focused
- Democratic, ensuring student voices shape its direction and services
- Committed to being relevant, accessible, innovative, and adaptable
- Providing supportive and representative services for a diverse student community
- Maintaining a friendly, welcoming, and inclusive culture
- Focused on responsiveness to student needs
Its vision is to enhance the life of every BCU student through:
- Meaningful engagement
- Support
- Opportunities
About the Role
This is a temporary, on-site Finance Supervisor role based in Birmingham. The Finance Supervisor will:
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including:
- Processing and reviewing financial transactions
- Maintaining accurate financial records
- Assisting in the preparation of budgets and forecasts
- Supervise finance procedures and:
- Monitor income and expenditure
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and relevant regulations
- Review financial statements and reports, including:
- Supporting internal and external audit activities
- Providing clear financial analysis to aid decision-making
- Collaborate with colleagues, student groups, and external partners to:
- Offer guidance on financial processes
- Ensure timely reporting
- Promote good financial practice across the Union
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Qualifications & Requirements
- A strong foundation in Finance and Accounting, with practical experience in an organisational setting
- Proficiency in:
- Preparing, reviewing, and interpreting Financial Statements
- Ensuring their accuracy and compliance
- Analytical skills to:
- Assess financial data
- Identify trends
- Provide clear, data-driven insights and recommendations
- Experience with auditing processes, including:
- Supporting internal controls
- Audit preparation
- Responding to audit queries
- A relevant professional qualification or pursuing one (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA) or a degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Competence in:
- Accounting software
- MS Excel, including reconciliations and reporting
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to:
- Meet deadlines in a busy environment
- Clear communication skills, including:
- Explaining financial information to non-specialists
- Collaborating with diverse stakeholders
- An understanding of—or interest in—working within a students’ union, charity, or not-for-profit environment (beneficial)
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