Director of FP&A & Performance Strategy

Cardiff University; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational institution is seeking a Director of Financial Planning and Performance to lead financial activities across the University. This role demands strategic oversight and management within the central Finance Team, guiding budget processes and financial planning. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, leadership experience, and be a qualified accountant with a strategic mindset. This full-time, open-ended position offers a salary range of £76,188 - £94,729 per annum.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience, ideally at Director/head of FP&A or similar level.
• Experience leading and managing a team of qualified accountants.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills with trend interpretation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and professional expertise for finance activities University-wide.
• Support the Chief Financial Officer in the delivery of the University's financial strategy.
• Manage the annual operating budget and lead financial planning.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic planning

Education

Qualified accountant (ACMA, CIPFA, ACCA, ACA)

Tools

Oracle's E-Business Suite

Job description

A UK educational institution is seeking a Director of Financial Planning and Performance to lead financial activities across the University. This role demands strategic oversight and management within the central Finance Team, guiding budget processes and financial planning. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, leadership experience, and be a qualified accountant with a strategic mindset. This full-time, open-ended position offers a salary range of £76,188 - £94,729 per annum.