Head of Faculty Finance

Company description:

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Job description:

The Role

The University's Vision and Strategy sets out an ambitious and exciting journey, to be a people focused, world-leading university that harnesses academic excellence, innovation and creativity to advance knowledge and provide benefits to individuals, to organisations and to society as a whole. With over 6,000 employees and annual turnover in excess of £600m, we are a significant organisation within the region.

As Head of Finance for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, you will provide a full strategic, technical, operational and financial management service to the Faculty Pro Vice Chancellor (PVC) and the leadership team in the Faculty, providing expert guidance and recommendations to support the Faculty's strategy and success through a period of change.

The role will report into the Director of Financial Performance and hold a senior position within the overall Finance team.

To be successful in this role you will be a fully qualified and experienced finance professional, with robust technical skills and an analytical mind-set. You will have a proactive approach with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will have the ability to engage and develop staff and be able to build rapport with a range of finance and non-finance staff across all levels of the organisation. As the Head of Faculty Finance, you will have senior level experience of managing financial activities and be able to develop and embed effective financial systems, processes and controls. 

This post is responsible for creating a collaborative environment, fostering a culture of trust and mutual respect and championing the University's values and guiding principles You will be a visible role model, demonstrating the highest standards of leadership and behaviour and contributing strategically to the development of an outstanding professional service.

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