The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 560 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities. We have also been announced THE University of the Year 2020.

This an exciting time to join the triple accredited Adam Smith Business School, as we continue to grow, developing further our portfolio of funded research, and seeking to enhance our reputation among policy and corporate connections. A strategic finance business partner is required who can ensure that we are able to take advantage of those opportunities and achieve our ambitions.

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance of the College of Social Sciences and the Head of the Adam Smith Business School, this role will lead the finance team within the School and provide high quality strategic and operational decision-making support across the School through the delivery of robust, high quality financial analytical insight.

• As part of the School management team play a key contributor role in the development and implementation of the School strategy within the broader College strategic framework.
• In partnership with School and College senior Colleagues support delivery on the School's KPI targets.
• Lead the budgeting and planning processes for the School including the month end management accounts and quarterly forecasting in line with the requirements of College Finance.
• To provide decision-making support to Head of School to deliver on financial targets and ensuring sound business development opportunities are progressed and tracked in line with delivery targets.
• Integral member and key contributor of the wider College and University finance team progressing College/University-wide initiatives in line with agreed deliverables.
• To continuously improve processes and procedures that support efficient and effective operations within a strong internal control environment, whilst supporting consistency of approach within the College.

It is the University of Glasgow's mission to foster an inclusive climate, which ensures equality in our working, learning, research and teaching environment. We strongly endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equity.

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