A member of the Financial Planning and Analysis team and managing 7 members of staff, the role of Finance Manager will provide University wide management accounting information including accurate forecasting, analysis, reporting and budgeting which will be used to inform fact-based decision making that will directly impact the University''s financial sustainability. Client DetailsI am pleased to be exclusively partnering the University of Surrey in recruiting for a Finance Manager on a permanent basis. Description Accountable for the preparation and analysis of the monthly management accounts, forecast and 5-year Income and Expenditure and Capital budget/plan for their business areas. They will provide business finance support to budget holders, own the numbers and understand the drivers of the variances, presenting at the Finance internal review meeting. Create, review and challenge small / medium scale business cases, options appraisals and external returns including capital expenditure for their business area. Provide support to the Academic and Operations Finance Partners for larger scale, more strategic opportunities. Be an active member of the Finance Department and senior management teams for their assigned areas, representing Finance in the development of strategy. Educate non-Finance staff in Finance processes while establishing a strong and effective control environment within their business area, ensuring compliance with University Financial Regulations. Assist in