Deputy Director Of Finance

Burman Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a Deputy Director of Finance & Procurement for a 6-month contract. This senior role involves leading finance business partners and supporting strategic decision-making with financial insights. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in senior finance positions, strong leadership experience, and the ability to effectively communicate complex financial issues. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and is based in the south of England.

Qualifications

• Proven track record at senior level in a large and complex organisation, ideally in Higher Education or a comparable sector.
• Ability to produce high-quality reports and present complex financial issues clearly.
• Demonstrable experience in driving improvements to financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of finance business partners, providing financial insight to support budget holders.
• Deputise for the Director of Finance & Procurement when required.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Technical accounting expertise

IT and advanced spreadsheet skills

Experience in financial processes improvement

Job description

Overview

I'm currently working with a leading UK university on the search for a Deputy Director of Finance & Procurement (Management Accounting & Business Partnering) on a 6-month contract. This senior role is based in the south of England with hybrid working available.

Responsibilities

• You will lead a team of finance business partners, providing trusted financial insight to support budget holders, shape decision-making, and deliver the University's long-term strategy.
• The role will also deputise for the Director of Finance & Procurement when required.

Experience Required

• Proven track record at senior level in a large and complex organisation, ideally in Higher Education or a comparable sector.
• Strong leadership experience managing large teams, multiple projects and tight deadlines.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to deliver imaginative and practical solutions.
• High-level technical accounting expertise, with strong IT and advanced spreadsheet skills.
• Ability to produce high-quality reports and present complex financial issues clearly to senior colleagues and non-finance stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience in driving improvements to financial processes and delivering tangible benefits.
• Understanding of financial issues facing the Higher Education sector.

If you are interested, please apply now!