Deputy Director, FP&A & Commercial Strategy — Lead Financial Insight

UNIVERSITY OF READING; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the UK is seeking a Deputy Director of Finance to lead their finance team and enhance financial planning and analysis. This full-time role involves delivering comprehensive reporting and providing commercial support for new opportunities. Candidates should have an accountancy qualification and significant experience in a large organization. Competitive benefits include 32 days of annual leave, pension plans, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Generous pension provision

Support for flexible working

Qualifications

• Senior experience in a large, complex organisation.
• Experience in delivering process improvements and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large finance team and develop financial planning and analysis.
• Deliver a comprehensive reporting framework to drive financial insights.
• Provide commercial support for new opportunities and improvements.

Skills

Strong budgeting skills

Financial planning and reporting skills

Commercial acumen

Change management

Education

Accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA)

Job description

A prominent educational institution in the UK is seeking a Deputy Director of Finance to lead their finance team and enhance financial planning and analysis. This full-time role involves delivering comprehensive reporting and providing commercial support for new opportunities. Candidates should have an accountancy qualification and significant experience in a large organization. Competitive benefits include 32 days of annual leave, pension plans, and flexible working arrangements.