Role Title: Director of Finance (FIN24-010)Normal Workbase: Your normal place of work is the Stoke Campus, but you will be required to work orbe based at any premises the University occupies or any other reasonable locationwhere the University is undertaking its business.Grade: 12Role Family: Senior and Ultimate LeadReporting To: Chief Financial OfficerResponsible For: Director of Business, Planning and ResourcesHead of Financial Planning and AnalysisHead of Sustainable Strategic ProcurementHead of Financial Operations Summary of the RoleLead the development, deployment and evaluation of the Five-Year Financial Strategy, to support the delivery of theStrategic Plan and the strategic priorities.Key Accountabilities<ol><li>Design and manage the delivery of the operational plan to support the Five-Year Financial Strategy including</li></ol>academic resource planning, student number planning, the further development of the Target Operating Model,budget preparation and forecasting, procurement, treasury management, tax and VAT compliance and the capitalmaster plan.<ol start="2"><li>Design and manage the delivery of the Financial Regulations and supporting policies and procedures across the</li></ol>university, ensuring that these are designed and implemented in accordance with regulatory, legal and statutoryrequirements, and are in compliance with internal and external audit requirements.<ol start="3"><li>Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory financial requirements including the preparation of the annual</li></ol>consolidated Financial Statements, and the required reporting to regulatory bodies.<ol start="4"><li>Design and manage the operational approach to supporting all schools and services across the University with</li></ol>their financial management, through the finance business partnering approach.<ol start="5"><li>Lead and manage the staff within Finance, in accordance with university policies and procedures, delivering our</li></ol>approach for an inclusive culture, in line with our values, whilst ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of all. Role DimensionsQualificationsTo be successful in this role you will need to hold the following qualification requirements:<ul><li>Relevant professional accountancy qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)</li></ul>Experience and Knowledge RequirementsTo be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate:<ul><li>Thorough understanding of Higher Education sector including its future direction and a regional and national</li></ul>level.<ul><li>Strong analytical skills with both quantitative and qualitative data, coupled with the ability to understand</li></ul>themes and identify key messages form complex data sets.<ul><li>An experienced and credible senior leader, comfortable at operating in high profile, uncertain environments,</li></ul>with a style that encourages openness, transparency and empowerment.<ul><li>High level communication skills, both written and oral, with the capability of influencing a direction of travel.</li></ul>Core CompetenciesAs a University we have aligned success, in all roles, to the demonstration of all ten Behavioural Competencies thatbring our Values to life. Demonstrating these Behaviours is a critical part of a successful career at the University ofStaffordshire. Whilst you are expected to demonstrate all ten behaviours, five core behaviours have been identified asessential for success in the Senior and Ultimate Lead role family as follows:Making Relationships WorkBuilds great working relationships, internally and externally, through an honest, open and collaborative approach.Communicates effectively and adapts their style to suit the audience or individual, always considering the needs ofothersSees the Bigger PictureThinks and plans several steps ahead. Delivering today's commitments with an eye on future changes andrequirement. Works collaboratively across the organisation understanding where and how things link together toenhance the reputation of the UniversityPersonal CredibilityTakes pride in doing a great job. Demonstrates energy and commitment in all aspects of the role. Focuses on thethings that make the biggest difference to the University, the team and the department.LeadershipDemonstrates leadership of self or self and others if in a management role. Takes responsibility for own actions andwhere in a manager/leader role, the actions of their team. Demonstrates the University values consistently in the waythey work. Inspires others by their actions.DigitalDemonstrates a positive approach to working with University systems, software and technology. In an ever-changingenvironment seeks out opportunities to embrace change using digital skills, software, and technology to improveprocesses and drive behavioural and organisational change.Fair and Inclusive * Curious and Daring * Ambitious and Inspirational * Innovative and Enterprising Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmVuLmhld2l0dC40MDM3NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
Role Title: Director of Finance (FIN24-010)Normal Workbase: Your normal place of work is the Stoke Campus, but you will be required to work orbe based at any premises the University occupies or any other reasonable locationwhere the University is undertaking its business.Grade: 12Role Family: Senior and Ultimate LeadReporting To: Chief Financial OfficerResponsible For: Director of Business, Planning and ResourcesHead of Financial Planning and AnalysisHead of Sustainable Strategic ProcurementHead of Financial Operations Summary of the RoleLead the development, deployment and evaluation of the Five-Year Financial Strategy, to support the delivery of theStrategic Plan and the strategic priorities.Key Accountabilities<ol><li>Design and manage the delivery of the operational plan to support the Five-Year Financial Strategy including</li></ol>academic resource planning, student number planning, the further development of the Target Operating Model,budget preparation and forecasting, procurement, treasury management, tax and VAT compliance and the capitalmaster plan.<ol start="2"><li>Design and manage the delivery of the Financial Regulations and supporting policies and procedures across the</li></ol>university, ensuring that these are designed and implemented in accordance with regulatory, legal and statutoryrequirements, and are in compliance with internal and external audit requirements.<ol start="3"><li>Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory financial requirements including the preparation of the annual</li></ol>consolidated Financial Statements, and the required reporting to regulatory bodies.<ol start="4"><li>Design and manage the operational approach to supporting all schools and services across the University with</li></ol>their financial management, through the finance business partnering approach.<ol start="5"><li>Lead and manage the staff within Finance, in accordance with university policies and procedures, delivering our</li></ol>approach for an inclusive culture, in line with our values, whilst ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of all. Role DimensionsQualificationsTo be successful in this role you will need to hold the following qualification requirements:<ul><li>Relevant professional accountancy qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)</li></ul>Experience and Knowledge RequirementsTo be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate:<ul><li>Thorough understanding of Higher Education sector including its future direction and a regional and national</li></ul>level.<ul><li>Strong analytical skills with both quantitative and qualitative data, coupled with the ability to understand</li></ul>themes and identify key messages form complex data sets.<ul><li>An experienced and credible senior leader, comfortable at operating in high profile, uncertain environments,</li></ul>with a style that encourages openness, transparency and empowerment.<ul><li>High level communication skills, both written and oral, with the capability of influencing a direction of travel.</li></ul>Core CompetenciesAs a University we have aligned success, in all roles, to the demonstration of all ten Behavioural Competencies thatbring our Values to life. Demonstrating these Behaviours is a critical part of a successful career at the University ofStaffordshire. Whilst you are expected to demonstrate all ten behaviours, five core behaviours have been identified asessential for success in the Senior and Ultimate Lead role family as follows:Making Relationships WorkBuilds great working relationships, internally and externally, through an honest, open and collaborative approach.Communicates effectively and adapts their style to suit the audience or individual, always considering the needs ofothersSees the Bigger PictureThinks and plans several steps ahead. Delivering today's commitments with an eye on future changes andrequirement. Works collaboratively across the organisation understanding where and how things link together toenhance the reputation of the UniversityPersonal CredibilityTakes pride in doing a great job. Demonstrates energy and commitment in all aspects of the role. Focuses on thethings that make the biggest difference to the University, the team and the department.LeadershipDemonstrates leadership of self or self and others if in a management role. Takes responsibility for own actions andwhere in a manager/leader role, the actions of their team. Demonstrates the University values consistently in the waythey work. Inspires others by their actions.DigitalDemonstrates a positive approach to working with University systems, software and technology. In an ever-changingenvironment seeks out opportunities to embrace change using digital skills, software, and technology to improveprocesses and drive behavioural and organisational change.Fair and Inclusive * Curious and Daring * Ambitious and Inspirational * Innovative and Enterprising Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmVuLmhld2l0dC40MDM3NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
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