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Executive Director of Finance

Hays Senior Finance

Plymouth

Hybrid

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

30 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking an Executive Director of Finance to lead their financial strategy and operations. This pivotal role involves overseeing budget processes, managing finance functions, and developing financial policies to drive sustainability and efficiency. With a commitment to social impact and an ambitious roadmap for growth, the organization offers a hybrid working environment and an outstanding benefits package, including a Local Government Pension Scheme. If you are a strategic leader with a hands-on approach and a passion for financial excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the education sector.

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Inclusive and diverse culture

Prior experience in a senior financial position at the executive level.
Fully qualified with ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA.

Lead and manage the University's financial strategy for sustainability.
Oversee budget-setting and manage Finance and Procurement functions.

Leadership

Financial Strategy

Resource Management

Performance Management

Financial Compliance

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

CIPFA

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