Executive Director of Finance

Your new organisationHays 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

• Salary in the region of £80-100k
• Outstanding benefits package, to include Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working
• Inclusive, diverse, supportive and friendly culture

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now, for an initial conversation.

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