Group Financial Controller

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2025. 

We are ranked 30th university in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024 and Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success. 

*University status awarded in or after 1992

The Department

The Finance Department supports the University’s strategy to enhance the student experience by delivering financial sustainability through financial leadership, strategic planning and informed procurement. We ensure the long-term financial sustainably of UWL, maximising efficiency and effectiveness of available resources. The University of West London has won the award for ‘Outstanding Financial Performance’ at ‘The Times Higher Education Awards’ 2019.  

The Role  

The Group Financial Controller will report into the Deputy Chief Financial Officer and work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and the other Group Financial Controller. The post holder will play a key role in direct line managing the accounts team, acting as Line Manager to key personnel within these functions, and providing support/guidance and making improvements/efficiencies where required. They will also be responsible for the resourcing of these functions. 

The role will require the individual to play a key part in the preparation of Board Reporting on Investment Policy, Money Market Loan facility, Pensions and Quarterly Management accounts.  

The Person

We are seeking a qualified accountant who has extensive experience in preparation of financial statements and delivery of year end audit. They must be experienced in delivering internal audits, being the main point of contact. 

Experience in management teams to deliver work on time is essential as well as their own attention to detail needing to be of an exceptional standard.   

How to Apply  

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. 

Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0  

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.  

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 16th June 2025. 

Additional Information  

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl 

Our department/school is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.  

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point. 

We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time. 

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

Closing Date: 09 Jun 2025

Department: Support

Salary: £72,787 to £80,332 per annum