Finance Manager New

Cpl has the pleasure of working with a leader in the Educational Sector who are currently in the process of hiring an experience Finance Manager to join their team. Excellent opportunity here for the right candidate!

Job title: Finance Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and driven Finance Manager to lead the operational delivery and development of our student fee’s function. This is a key managerial role responsible for leading a team of 8–10 colleagues and ensuring the delivery of efficient, accurate, and student-focused financial services.

• Lead, coach, and develop the Student Fees Team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Plan and oversee the annual student fees cycle, including fee generation, collection, refunds, and reconciliations.
• Ensure adherence to financial controls, policies, and audit requirements, including monthly and year-end processes.
• Oversee credit control processes and liaise with third-party collection agencies where appropriate.
• Partner with Registry and Finance teams to support key projects such as student registration, new programme setup, and system enhancements.
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate fee schedules and ensure student-facing communications are timely and clear.
• Use data and systems to track KPIs, generate reports, and drive continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Contribute to strategic projects, digital transformation initiatives, and quality assurance processes within the Registry.
• Work closely with colleagues across academic and professional units to ensure a consistent, student-centred approach to fee-related services.

About You

Essential:

• Primary degree or equivalent (NFQ Level 7) and minimum 5 years’ experience in a finance-related role.
• Proven experience in managing and developing teams.
• Strong systems orientation with advanced Excel skills and experience working with finance/CRM/student information systems.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills.

Desirable:

• A recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Experience in the higher education or public sector environment.

For more information, please contact [email protected]

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