Strategic Financial Manager

2 days ago


Midlothian, United Kingdom The University of Edinburgh Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Finance Officer to join our Development and Alumni Department at The University of Edinburgh. In this role, you will closely support the Finance Manager in the comprehensive financial management of the University of Edinburgh Development Trust and the department.

As a key member of our small finance team, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of the financial management of philanthropic fundraising and financial reporting in the charity sector. With line management responsibility for a team of 3 staff, you will ensure efficiency in systems use by setting and maintaining robust procedures to enable monthly closure of the donations ledger.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Support the Finance Manager in the comprehensive financial management of the University of Edinburgh Development Trust and the Development and Alumni Department.
  • Promote the understanding of philanthropic financial processes by building relationships with key stakeholders across the university.
  • Develop and maintain robust procedures to ensure efficient use of systems and enable monthly closure of the donations ledger.
  • Have responsibility for the departmental gift aid and legacy tax strategy; ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.
  • Facilitate the continuous improvement of the department's donations platform strategy, donation reporting, and forecasts to all relevant stakeholders.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have:

  • Apart from being part-qualified accountancy, you should possess relevant experience in producing financial accounts.
  • Understanding of accounting standards and financial regulation of the charity sector is also required.
  • You should have a proven track record in developing efficient procedures and implementing change.
  • Experience in computer-based financial and database systems is essential.
  • Excellent communication skills to convey financial information to staff without formal accounting qualifications.
About Us

The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, renowned for its academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and commitment to making a positive impact on society. Our Development and Alumni Department is responsible for securing philanthropic funding to support the university's mission and goals.



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