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Deputy Director of Finance - Operations
| Posting date: | 13 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £86,730 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Including London Allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 November 2025 |
| Location: | Egham, Surrey |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Royal Holloway University of London |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 1125-290 |
Summary
Applications are invited for the post of Interim Deputy Director of Finance - Operations in the Finance Department.
This is a key leadership position within the Finance Directorate, working with colleagues to shape and oversee the University’s financial operations and compliance landscape.
As Deputy Director of Finance (Operations), you will be responsible for:
Leading financial control and compliance across the University, including tax, treasury, investments, insurance, payroll, accounts receivable and payable.
Managing relationships with key external advisers such as tax consultants, investment managers, and auditors.
Overseeing the preparation and audit of the University’s annual financial statements.
Deputising for the Executive Director of Finance when required.
You will lead a team of finance professionals and play a key role in ensuring the University maintains robust financial governance and delivers efficient financial operations.
We are looking for a professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with strong technical expertise across financial accounting, taxation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, insurance, treasury, investments, payroll, and compliance. Demonstrable leadership and team management experience is essential.
In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:
Generous annual leave entitlement
Training and Development opportunities
Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
Free parking
The post is based in Egham, Surrey, London where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk.
Please quote the reference: 1125-290
Closing Date: 23:59, 27 November 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
This is a key leadership position within the Finance Directorate, working with colleagues to shape and oversee the University’s financial operations and compliance landscape.
As Deputy Director of Finance (Operations), you will be responsible for:
Leading financial control and compliance across the University, including tax, treasury, investments, insurance, payroll, accounts receivable and payable.
Managing relationships with key external advisers such as tax consultants, investment managers, and auditors.
Overseeing the preparation and audit of the University’s annual financial statements.
Deputising for the Executive Director of Finance when required.
You will lead a team of finance professionals and play a key role in ensuring the University maintains robust financial governance and delivers efficient financial operations.
We are looking for a professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with strong technical expertise across financial accounting, taxation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, insurance, treasury, investments, payroll, and compliance. Demonstrable leadership and team management experience is essential.
In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:
Generous annual leave entitlement
Training and Development opportunities
Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
Free parking
The post is based in Egham, Surrey, London where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk.
Please quote the reference: 1125-290
Closing Date: 23:59, 27 November 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
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