Finance Coordinator

The Role and the Department

Reporting to the Finance Manager in Physics and Mathematical Sciences, the Finance Coordinator is responsible for the provision of a professional, efficient financial administrative service, taking responsibility with respect to delivery of financial data to assist Budget Holders to fulfil their objectives; coordinating other operational financial processes and providing end users with relevant guidance; supporting the procurement of goods and services. The post holder will ensure deadlines are met and service delivery standards are maintained, working in accordance with University and Departmental policies and procedures. They will liaise with PSS Divisions across the University, in particular, Finance Office, Procurement, Research and Innovation Services (RIS). The role holder will be mainly based on site in the departments of Physics and Mathematical Sciences but will also have the opportunity to work with the other Faculty of Science Finance Managers to provide support as needed across the other academic departments in the Faculty of Science.

The Finance Coordinator will work as part of a small, friendly team but will take responsibility for their own tasks and be expected to work independently; taking day-to-day decisions and using their experience and initiative to decide on appropriate courses of action and resolve complex problems. The role holder will possess excellent organisational and time management skills, display initiative and flexibility, and demonstrate a commitment to customer service excellence. There will be opportunities for training to support career development and progression and also to input into the continuous improvement of financial processes.