13455- Director of Finance

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution in the UK is seeking a Director of Finance Operations to lead and enhance financial operations. This role involves managing teams that deliver the Finance Strategy and ensuring effective transaction processing. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in managing teams within large organizations and possess excellent analytical and Excel skills. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 18 months with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams at a senior level in large multi-departmental organisations.
• Successful staff development and training in high-performing settings.
• Strong analytical skills for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance Operation Teams to deliver the Finance Strategy.
• Ensure accurate processing and reporting of transactions.
• Support the development and effectiveness of Finance Operations.

Skills

Managing teams in large organisations

Innovative approach to financial management

Staff development and training

Strategic finance experience

Excellent working knowledge of Excel

Job description

Overview

Grade UE10: £81,016- £95,193
Corporate Services Group/Finance Department
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: 18 months

Opportunity

The role of the Director of Finance Operations (DFO) is to develop and lead the delivery of both Finance Operations and transaction process improvement within Finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and manage the Finance Operation Teams in delivering the University’s Finance Strategy, aligning with the complex needs of Colleges and Professional Service Groups.
• Build capability in specialist areas including Payroll, Pensions and Insurance to address current and future challenges.
• Support the development, resilience and effectiveness of Finance Operations, ensuring transactions are accurately processed and reported to agreed timelines.
• Position Finance as a strategic, business-focused professional service, setting and adhering to the highest professional and service standards to ensure financial integrity and effective stewardship.

Skills & Attributes

• Experience of managing teams in large multi-departmental organisations at a senior level (Assistant Director or equivalent).
• Working in high-performing organisations with a progressive approach to developing financial management.
• Success in staff development and training.
• Operating in a strategic finance environment.
• Implementing strategy through highly effective operational plans.
• Operating with an enterprise-wide, integrated finance system in organisations with multiple business units.
• Control and successful delivery of multiple projects to tight timescales.
• Decisive and confident in operating autonomously on a regular basis.
• Positive, self-reliant, open-minded and enthusiastic attitude.
• Ability and discipline to plan and prioritise work at personal and team levels to achieve agreed objectives.
• Ability to generate respect and support at all levels.
• Innovative and committed to continuous improvement.
• Analytical, with a strong understanding of how to select and report key information for decision makers.
• Ability to consistently work comfortably to tight deadlines.
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to deliver and maintain a high standard of quality outputs.

Application

Please submit a CV and covering letter for consideration.