Financial Controller

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The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) traces its heritage back to the first university in Wales, receiving its Royal Charter in 1828 and is honoured to have His Majesty King Charles III as Royal Patron.
UWTSD now teaches over 16,000 students across its six campuses in the UK; four in Wales and two in England. It has long-standing international educational partnerships in Europe, China, Malaysia, the USA and elsewhere.
Our aim is to transform education, and by doing so transform the lives of the individuals and the communities we serve. We are already recognised for providing an outstanding student experience:
• 1st in Wales and 2nd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Times Higher Education, July 2025)

Our success is due to the commitment, skill, knowledge, and ability of our people working together. We are now building on this strong culture and provision to become a leading provider of accessible higher education.

- THE ROLE –

Under the leadership of a recently appointed Chief Financial Officer, Finance at UWTSD is embarking on an exciting transformation journey. The function is evolving to become more commercially focused, data-driven, and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on automation, process improvement, and enhancing the service we provide to our stakeholders.
As Financial Controller you will be responsible for delivering high-quality financial reporting, analysis, and insight across multiple entities, supporting month-end close, statutory compliance, audit readiness, and cashflow management.

You will ensure robust financial control, including compliance with VAT, PAYE, and regulatory requirements, while providing meaningful financial insight to support commercial decision-making in a fast-paced, evolving organisation.
Please refer to the job description for details on the essential criteria required for this role.

- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
- Annual leave entitlement is 35 days’, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days pro rata
- For information on our staff benefits, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/jobs
- This post may be eligible for sponsorship

Closing date: 3 July 2026 11:59pm
Interview date: to be confirmed