Your new organisation
Hays Senior Finance are delighted to be working in partnership with Plymouth Marjon University, to identify an Executive Director of Finance for a newly created position.
Marjon University is on a mission to end social inequity through life-changing teaching, learning, research and knowledge exchange. This organisation is determined to reach further and make a bigger social impact.
With an ambitious five-year roadmap in place, by 2030 Marjon will have grown their provision and continue to play a vital role in regional education and higher skills provision whilst also extending their reach internationally.
To achieve this ambition, they will require a flexible and adaptable workforce committed to collaboration, smart digitally enabled systems, rigorous financial operations and carefully prioritised strategic investments.
The Executive Director of Finance will play a pivotal role in this journey.
Responsibilities in the role include :
* Lead and manage the University's financial strategy, ensuring sustainability and optimal resource use.
* Oversee the budget-setting process, enabling forward planning and performance management.
* Manage the Finance and Procurement functions, driving continuous improvement and efficiency.
* Develop financial policies and strategies in collaboration with the executive leadership team.
* Produce annual accounts and financial regulatory returns, ensuring compliance.
* Provide expert financial advice and management information to senior leaders and the Board of Governors.
* Act as the executive lead for strategic risk, maintaining oversight of the institutional risk policy.
* Support new business opportunities through expert financial advice and management, including investment and tax guidance.
* Ensure strong relationships with internal and external auditors are maintained.
* Promote high levels of customer care, equality, diversity, and inclusion within the department.
What you'll need to succeed
* Prior experience of working in a senior financial position operating at executive level
* Fully qualified with either ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA
* Outstanding leadership and management skills
* Ability to operate at a strategic level whilst also staying “hands-on”
What you'll get in return
* Salary in the region of £80-100k
* Outstanding benefits package, to include Local Government Pension Scheme
* Hybrid working
* Inclusive, diverse, supportive and friendly culture
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now, for an initial conversation.
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