The University has been changing the world for more than 500 years and has ambitious plans to continue to develop the world changers of the future.

Would you like to be part of delivering our ambitious plans?

We are a world top 100 University - we have moved up 2 places in the UK league tables making the University of Glasgow the 12th ranked University in the UK according to the Guardian University Guide 2020,and recently been awarded THE University of the Year 2020.

The University has annual turnover of £688m, employs over 6,000 staff and is in the midst of an ambitious £0.5bn capital programme on the former Western Infirmary Site.

An exciting senior leadership opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Director of Finance. Reporting into the Executive Director of Finance, you will be responsible for leading the central finance team of 60 staff and will deputise for the Executive Director of Finance, when required. The role leads the reporting requirements of the University, both internal and external, ensures the delivery of key financial processes and plays a significant leadership role in the annual budget and planning round and more broadly in influencing the financial performance of the institution. The role will also attend and lead presentations at several University committees, providing exposure to board level reporting.

The University is a large complex organisation that strives to improve and influence the world around us. We are involved in a range of activities - everything from operating a farm through to a semiconductor manufacturing facility alongside core activities of research and teaching. This variety and purpose offers both a breadth of experience and job satisfaction. Working in Finance you will lead and be part of a team that is committed to ensuring the financial sustainability and success of the University both now and for the future.

You will be an inspiring leader with demonstrable experience to continue the transformation journey of the Finance Department's business partner model, supporting client departments and managers. You will provide accurate and relevant detailed information to key stakeholders across the organisation and act as an agent of change within Finance and across the institution

You will lead the redesign of financial processes to ensure they can meet future demands of the University and deliver clear internal and external financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, facilitating a forward planning culture.

You will bring commercial awareness and skill to ensure business plans and investment proposals are clear and robust, and more broadly influence the financial performance of the institution.

You will be degree qualified or equivalent with membership of a recognised CCAB accounting professional body. With comprehensive knowledge of strategic planning, budgets and forecasts you will hold a broad, technical skillset in all major areas of finance.

Experience of managing teams within a large, complex organisation coupled with the ability to effectively implement change is essential.

You will have the gravitas, influencing and people skills and provide advice to key stakeholders through experience of operating effectively at a senior manager level.

Apply online by clicking on the APPLY button.

Closing date: 10th February 2021

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