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Head of Finance Business Partnering

East London

Post Date, 20/12/2024

Salary: 85000-89000 per annum

Permanent

We're actively recruiting a Director of Financial Management for a well established higher education organisation based in London. This role is one of the senior leadership posts in Finance and leads the Financial Management team, providing leadership across finance, and supporting and in wider strategic initiatives.

Permanent position

Hybrid working

Salary: £85,000 - £89,000

Responsibilities:

  • Line manage the Business Partnering and Financial Planning & Analysis teams and take responsibility for co-ordinating their work and leading and developing them in providing an effective and efficient service
  • Work with other Business Partner teams across the University, including HR and Strategic Development & Delivery (SDD)
  • Contribute to the development of strategic financial strategies and short- and medium-term business plans across all areas of the University, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets, and business drivers
  • Develop annual budgets and in-year financial forecasts, ensuring financial compliance and assurance
  • Manage the agreed budget each year, liaising with budget holders and taking pro-active action as necessary on any necessary remedial actions to ensure budgets are balanced
  • Understand and report on the Universities financial performance, including the capital programme, to Governors, University Executive Board, Deans of Schools and Directors of Services
  • Provide timely and quality financial information and appraisals to support decision making in all areas of University activity

Experience:

  • Qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA or similar qualification (qualification by experience would not be considered)
  • Leading financial systems and business process development to enhance financial efficiency and effectiveness within and beyond Finance
  • Managing budgets in a large, complex organisation
  • Introducing and developing business processes, systems, and structures in order to improve organisational performance
  • Providing guidance / information to assist with decision making, anticipating and highlighting financial performance drivers and options that may need to be considered
  • Planning, prioritising and organising the work of self and others, delivering to stated deadlines and ensuring the most effective use of resources
  • Financially astute, articulate, technically strong, insightful and influential, with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
  • Ability to communicate confidently and clearly with a wide range of people at all levels internally and externally both orally and in writing
  • Providing technical and professional financial support in a Higher Education institution

Job Responsibility
Contract Details
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Salary Type: per annum
  • Total Applications: 20
  • Last Date: 10/01/2025
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