Director of Financial Planning and Strategy

Location: Stirling Campus

Contract type: Open Ended

The Post

In this exciting new role, you will shape our university’s financial ambition while maintaining a firm focus on service quality. If you are an adaptive 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.

Description of Duties

As the Director of Financial Planning and Strategy, you will have a range of strategic responsibilities aimed at propelling us to financial success:

Effective Leadership: Provide highly specialised professional leadership and direction to a dedicated team.

Financial Strategy: Develop a robust financial plan that steers us toward our income growth goals. Your insights will shape income assumptions and drive cost efficiencies.

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.

Essential Criteria

• Educated to degree level or equivalent with a relevant professional accountancy qualification
• Strategic financial leadership experience in a large and complex organisation
• Demonstrable record of accomplishment of developing and implementing vision and strategy that enables growth in activity and reputation
• Proven ability to influence the direction of organisational development, and to translate strategic goals into action

For further information, including a full description of duties, essential criteria and details on how to apply, please see Vacancy details | University of Stirling

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