Finance Manager

Are you an experienced accountant and finance manager looking for a new challenge?

Do you lead and encourage in a helpful and supportive manner and are motivated to deliver improvements whilst contributing to the team's success?

Shape the future of finance within The Student's Union at the University of Bath.

You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations of the SU. Working as part of a busy team at the heart of the SU, you will be the first point of contact for budget holders ensuring good practice, building a culture of financial literacy to support good budgetary control.

With our finance processes now transferred onto our new digital Iplicit finance system, you will lead on the ongoing success of these implemented changes.

You will be responsible for ensuring the organisation has up to date and reliable management information, as well as finance policies and processes being fit for purpose and followed throughout the charity

You will support staff and students in having the financial advice and support they need to deliver our charitable purpose.

This role sits within the Finance Team in the Students' Union, reporting to the Head of Operations. We offer a vibrant and fun working environment and flexibility to enable your work-life balance. We are open to offering this role on a part-time basis (0.8

FTE) with a negotiable working pattern to suit you and us.

More than just a "job", this is an opportunity for committed and ambitious people to help shape our organisation and the lives of the students we represent. Join us and be part of our story!

We are looking for an experienced accountant with fantastic interpersonal skills. You'll have a can-do attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. Excellent analytical and Excel skills and attention to detail are welcomed. Within this role you'll be student-led and empathetic with the cause, mission and values of The SU.

• Part qualified (ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) or Level 4 AAT with experience
• An experienced Finance Manager who can work on their own initiative to deliver objectives to agreed targets and a high standard
• Experienced in leading teams and growing talent

The SU is an independent charity based at the University of Bath.

We help students shape their experience at Bath University so they get the most out of their time here.

At our heart, we believe that being student-led achieves the best student experience, for the benefit of students, the University and for society at large.

Students' Unions are a place to work like no other; inclusive, progressive and community-driven, we exist to bring the best out of each other and the people we represent.

No two days are the same, and no SU is the same; with a network of over 600 UK-based Unions, there is a fantastic opportunity to develop yourself and build your career.

For any informal enquiries about the role please contact Ryan Bird, Chief Executive at  or Fiona Slaven, Strategic Finance Lead at

If you are long-listed, you will be contacted by a member of the HR team to complete a short pre-screening evaluation.

If you are shortlisted following the pre-screening stage, you will be contacted by the Finance Lead to complete an online finance skills assessment on Wednesday 23 September 2026.

Candidates who successfully progress through the assessment will then be invited to attend the interview stages:

• First interview
  - Qualifying round:
  Monday 28 September 2026 (in person)
• Second interview
  - Final round:
  Monday 5 October 2026 (in person)

Candidates who are successful at the qualifying interview will be invited to attend the final interview.

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