Alison Jarvis has an extensive background in higher education finance. Before joining Southampton she was director of finance at Plymouth University, director of financial operations at Cardiff University and deputy director of finance at the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). She has also held a number of roles at the Office for National Statistics, including head of financial strategy. At Southampton, Alison is accountable for the overall financial performance of the university, ensuring that it and its subsidiaries operate financially effectively, efficiently and sustainably through a clear financial strategy and an effective financial management framework.
