Grade F1 - £40,346.28 per annum

Full time, 37 hours per week

Hull University Students’ Union (HUSU) is looking for a dedicated and detail-driven Finance Manager to lead our financial operations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-led, student-focused organisation at the heart of campus life, where your expertise will be used to support both our Charity and Commercial Services.

A little bit about us

Hull University Students’ Union is a Charity, with a large Commercial subsidiary; our primary purposes are:

• Advancement of education, promoting the interests and welfare of students during study and representing, supporting and advising students.
• Being the recognised representative channel between students and the University of Hull and other representative bodies.
• Providing social, cultural sporting, recreational activities, and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of its students.

Our Commercial Subsidiary provides a range of services for students including, a Supermarket, a pub, a nightclub, coffee and food outlets.

Our Values:

Inclusive - We actively support Equality and Diversity we adapt our services to reflect and meet the evolving needs of our members.

Innovative – We look to the future seeking new opportunities, collaborations and partnerships; we are imaginative, creative and progressive

Positive – We continually work to improve your Union, we are confident, optimistic and solution focused.

Fun – We focus on making your time at University as enjoyable as possible.

Supportive – We listen, look out for your best interests and make sure your voice is heard.

About the Role

Financial Administration & People Management

• Manage day-to-day financial operations across both the charity and its trading subsidiary.
• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Finance team, ensuring resources are effectively allocated and managed to meet organisational needs.
• Manage, support and develop the Finance team to ensure efficient finance operations, including setting and monitoring performance targets.
• Oversee financial processing including sales reconciliation, purchase ledger, bank reconciliation, and month-end close.
• Oversight of outsourced payroll provision, ensuring accuracy, compliance, timeliness, and maintaining a good working relationship with the payroll provider.

Financial Reporting & Business Insight

• Produce timely, accurate monthly management accounts and performance reports for the COO, Senior Leadership Team, and Trustee Board committees.
• Monitor sales, margins, and profitability across all commercial departments.
• Develop financial dashboards and reports to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Deliver finance training sessions and materials to staff and students to promote financial awareness and budget ownership across the organisation.
• Prepare papers for the Finance Committee and Trustee Board to provide financial insights and enable them to ascertain if the organisations finances and budgets are being managed in an appropriate manner.
• Support the management of the asset register, procurement compliance, capital programme and insurance cover and ongoing management.

Commercial Business Partnering

• Act as a financial business partner to department heads (Bars, Shop, Entertainment, and Online Competition), supporting operational and strategic decisions.

Charity & Commercial Governance

• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and procedures across both the charity and trading subsidiary and all external legal requirements.

• Work with external accountants and auditors to support year-end accounts and regulatory submissions.
• Maintain clear financial segregation and transparency between charity and trading activities.
• Updating and maintaining the Financial Framework document.
• To ensure HUSU adheres to current statutory financial and reporting requirements consistent with our position as a registered charity.

Financial Planning & Budget Management

• Lead the annual budgeting process, including collaborating with stakeholders across departments to prepare, consolidate, and review budget submissions to ensure they are submitted in a timely manner.
• Ensure budgets align with business objectives, KPIs, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models and forecasts, across multiple years where required, to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Monitor budget performance throughout the financial year, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Provide insightful analysis and commentary on budget variances, trends, and financial risks.
• Maintain and enhance budgeting tools, templates, and reporting dashboards for improved accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinate mid-year reforecasting and rolling forecast updates as required.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and external financial regulations during budget setting and monitoring.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Implement and improve financial systems, processes, and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and automate workflows.
• Ensure that personal knowledge and skills are continuously updated to enhance effectiveness in the role.

General duties and responsibilities

• Ensure confidentiality at all times in the handling and dissemination of information and data and embedding and implementing GDPR across the workload.
• Carry out all duties in line with HUSU’s policies and in line with the organisation’s values and strategic aims.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required by the COO, appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the post.

About You

Essential

• Part-qualified or qualified (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or Level 4 AAT with experience.
• Experience in a finance role with responsibility for multi-income streams.
• Experience working in or with trading subsidiaries and/or commercial arms of charitable organisations.
• Ability to manage, coach, and motivate a small team.
• High proficiency in Excel and familiarity with accounting systems.
• Good understanding of financial processes, reporting, and management accounts.
• Strong understanding of UK accounting standards and HMRC regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  

Desirable

• Experience within the charity, hospitality, retail, or events sectors.
• Experience with online commerce or competition-based businesses.
• Understanding of charity finance regulations and reporting.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement (full-time entitlement is 27 days plus bank holidays)
• 3 additional statutory holidays days to be taken between Christmas and New Year
• Employer funded Health Cash Plan
• Discount in our SPAR shop, Wetherspoon Sanctuary, and Asylum, plus an opportunity to get free tickets to events.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional company pension scheme through USS
• Shopping discounts and rewards
• On-site parking at a minimal cost
• Discounted membership at Hull University Sport and Fitness Centre
• One day paid Volunteering day a year
• Option to attend all staff event days

Additional Information

We are committed to ensuring our workforce accurately reflects the diversity of the world we live in. We positively encourage applications from all individuals irrespective of gender, age, home country, ethnic background, sexuality, religious beliefs or disability.

All candidates will be treated equally and all appointments made on merit.

If you require any further information or wish to discuss this role please email HUSU-HR@hull.ac.uk or telephone 01482 466755.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applicants.

Closing date: Sunday 3rd August.

Interviews: Tuesday 12th August.