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Institutional development · Leadership and governance · United Kingdom

University of Manchester appoints Nicola Davies as Chief Financial Officer

The University of Manchester has named Nicola Davies FCA as its Chief Financial Officer after what it called an extensive recruitment process.

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Why it matters: The University of Manchester's finance function will be led by Nicola Davies as Chief Financial Officer.

The University of Manchester announced that Nicola Davies FCA has been appointed as its Chief Financial Officer.

The university said the appointment followed an extensive recruitment process.

Editor’s view

Abigail Taylor, Leadership and Governance Editor

The appointment places Nicola Davies in charge of finance at the University of Manchester, as announced by the university on 22 October 2026.

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