Empower Future Leaders.
Doing things differently.
Professor and Head of Accounting and Finance
Salary £75,000 - £95,000 per annum
Full time/Permanent
About the Role
At Nottingham Business School (NBS), we are committed to delivering education and research that combine academic excellence with positive impact on people, business and society. As a Triple Crown business school, we are one of the top business schools in the world, and proud of our collaborative culture, ambitious outlook. Through world-leading research, industry engagement and innovative and immersive education, we empower our students and staff to shape a more sustainable, inclusive and prosperous future.
NBS has a strong reputation for excellence in teaching, research and business engagement, we are committed to continually enhancing our academic offer and ensuring our graduates are equipped to thrive in a rapidly changing global environment.
We are looking to appoint a Head of Department of Accounting and Finance and Professor to provide strategic leadership and direction for to further develop our research and education that matters to business and the world. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering the NBS’ and NTU’s strategic objectives, leading on academic excellence, research and knowledge exchange, student experience, and external engagement across the Accounting and Finance portfolio.
The Department of Accounting and Finance delivers an extensive portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. Our courses are informed by state-of-the-art research, industry practice and strong links with professional bodies and employers, ensuring graduates develop the knowledge, skills and experience required to succeed in an increasingly dynamic global economy.
As Head of Department and a key member of the NBS and NTU leadership, you will lead a talented community of academics, helping to further strengthen the department's reputation for excellence in teaching, research, professional engagement and student experience. As a professor you will lead impactful and excellent research in your field and shape the future of accounting and finance.
You will be a proven academic leader and excellent communicator with a passion for innovation in higher education, outstanding student outcomes, and the advancement of research and professional practice. Working collaboratively with members of the School Executive Team and reporting directly to the Executive Dean of Nottingham Business School, you will contribute to the strategic development of the NBS whilst leading and inspiring colleagues within the department.
You will be responsible for ensuring the continued success and growth of the department, fostering a culture of excellence in education, research and collaboration with business, professional bodies, employers, alumni and other external stakeholders.
In this senior academic leadership role with significant line management responsibilities, you will possess outstanding academic reputation, leadership and people management skills, alongside substantial experience within higher education and a strong understanding of contemporary issues affecting accounting and finance education, research and professional practice.
Join the Department of Accounting and Finance at Nottingham Business School and play a leading role in shaping our research, academic community and external impact.
We welcome applications from established academics across all areas of accounting and finance. We are particularly interested in expertise that complements our strategic priorities, including financial reporting, corporate governance, and the implications of digital technologies and data analytics for accounting and finance. We would welcome application from both professorial and non-professorial academic applicants.
As Professor of Accounting and Finance, you will:
- Lead internationally recognised research, producing high-quality publications and helping shape the research agenda in your field.
- Grow our research community, mentoring colleagues, building collaborative research activity and supporting an inclusive and ambitious research culture.
- Develop our doctoral community, supervising PhD researchers and contributing to doctoral training and development.
- Secure and lead external funding, developing major research and knowledge-exchange projects with funders, professional bodies, industry and international partners.
- Create meaningful impact, translating research into benefits for policy, professional practice, business and society.
- Bring your expertise into education, contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral teaching and helping shape innovative, research-informed curricula.
- Provide academic leadership, contributing to the strategic development of the Department and School and strengthening our national and international profile.
You will have the opportunity to influence the future direction of Accounting and Finance at Nottingham Business School while developing ambitious research, partnerships and people.
For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.
Interview date: Monday 30th November 2026
About Us
Nottingham Business School (NBS) delivers research and education that combine academic excellence with real-world impact on people, business, and society.
We lead in experiential learning and personalised education, and our research drives positive change across social and economic spheres. This informs all our programmes, from undergraduate to doctoral.
With strong partnerships across business, public, and voluntary sectors, NBS is known as the business school for business. We hold the prestigious Triple Crown Accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA), placing us in the top 1% of business schools worldwide. Discover more on our website.
At NTU, we do things differently. Join one of Europe’s largest and most innovative business schools to help shape inclusive research and make a real difference.
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Professor Baback Yazdani, Executive Dean of Nottingham Business School, at baback.yazdani@ntu.ac.uk.
Join Us
- Hybrid working - We support flexible ways of working through a combination of campus-based and home working where applicable. For full-time roles, this includes a minimum of 60% on-campus commitment. We trust colleagues to work with their teams to shape working patterns that enable them to deliver the best possible outcomes for their stakeholders.
- Flexibility - We welcome and support a range of working patterns and approaches, helping colleagues balance their work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of the role.
- 35 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
- Annual Health Insurance or Private Medical Insurance
- Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
- Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
- Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
- And a whole lot more…Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.
Come and be part of our success. Apply today.
Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Depending on your individual circumstances this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you review your individual circumstances before applying, or for more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page.
This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
