Finance Director

13 hours ago

Stirling, United Kingdom University of Stirling Full time

In this exciting new role, you will shape our university’s financial ambition while maintaining a firm focus on service quality. If you are a dynamic leader with a knack for getting things done and a commitment to exceptional service, we invite you to join our team and be a driving force behind our journey to financial success.
Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Finance, you will lead a dedicated team working to achieve our university’s financial ambitions. Guided by our new Strategic Plan, you will play a pivotal role in driving income growth to help us reach our income milestone of £250 million by 2030.
As the Director of Financial Planning and Strategy, you will have a range of strategic responsibilities aimed at propelling us to financial success:

Financial Strategy: Develop a robust financial plan that steers us toward our income growth goals. Business Partnering: Work closely with Deans, Executive Directors, and cross-functional teams to ensure our financial efforts align with our Strategic Plan and Financial Strategy.
Financial Oversight: Analyse performance metrics, manage risks, and ensure our strategic developments are financially sustainable.
Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with the Head of Policy and Planning to refine our university’s planning approach. Provide financial insights to enhance various aspects of our operations.
Industry Insights: Stay informed about financial trends and shifts, providing valuable input for our strategic financial planning.
Business Support Innovation: Guide the development of professional finance support that bolster our business initiatives, fostering growth and performance.
Maximise financial return: Assess the financial viability of new initiatives and projects, offering recommendations to optimize returns.
Educated to degree level or equivalent with a relevant professional accountancy qualification.
Strategic financial leadership experience in a large and complex organisation.
Proven ability to influence the direction of organisational development, and to translate strategic goals into action.
Experience of leading an effective finance function with evidence of successful management of human and financial resources.
Demonstrable experience of leading financial operating arrangements, including managing international arrangements, mitigating risk, and diversifying global mobility.
Evidence of a well-developed understanding of Higher Education, in the UK and internationally, including funding structures, regulatory frameworks and risk factors.
Outstanding professional profile with an excellent record of accomplishment in strategic financial leadership.
Analytical problem-solving skills with well-developed emotional intelligence, sound judgement and political awareness.
Full time.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 15 December 2024.
The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role.
The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework.

Providing the best quality service to external and internal clients. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up service standards.
Adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles.
Identifying and making the most productive use of resources including people, time, information, networks and budgets.
Showing commitment to own ongoing professional development. The University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe – addressing real issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape society.

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