University of Bradford School of Computing and Engineering
Financial Controller - Grade 10 *
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Financial Controller - Grade 10
Professional Services
Finance, Planning, Property and Commercial Operations
Salary: £59,139 to £66,537 per annum
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Tuesday 14 July 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: HR0200954
This job is only available to University of Bradford staff. It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.
University of Bradford
At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last five years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
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What You Will Be Doing
- Report to the Associate Director of Finance
- Oversee financial accounting, external audit, tax, and cash flow management
- Lead several operational teams to drive improvements in systems and financial data quality.
Qualifications/ Experience
Proven technical accounting expertise in higher education to lead statutory reporting, treasury management, tax, and financial compliance across the University.
Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford
At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
In Return We Offer
- 30 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
- Family-friendly policies
- Great campus facilities including:
- Unique fitness centre
- Eye clinic
- Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
- Counselling & mental health services
- On site nursery
- Food & drink outlets
- Generous employer contribution pension scheme - USS
- Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts
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Additional Information
If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message Jodie Johnson - J.Johnson4@bradford.ac.uk, we would love to hear from you.
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Confronting Inequality: Celebrating Diversity
At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.
In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.
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