Assistant Director - Finance

Who we are. What we do.

Boston University Global Programmes – Study Abroad

Study Abroad, a division of Boston University Global Programs, is responsible for developing and providing opportunities for study around the world. BU Study Abroad offers students from Boston University and many other colleges and universities 200+ programs, 30+ cities, and 20+ countries. Boston University was one of the first universities in the United States to send students abroad, and the first university to offer study abroad internship opportunities on several continents. The range of subjects covered includes Advertising and PR, Computer Science, Film, Radio, Journalism, Mathematics and Statistics and Psychology and Health Sciences.

Our Values

Accountable: We seek to be accountable for our actions and take responsibility for them.

Solutions-oriented: We implement actions and find areas of opportunity for further improvement.

Empathetic: We listen to understand and act with sensitivity and care to support our constituents and partners.

Respectful: We act with dignity and invest our attention to improve the experiences of our community members.

Ethical: We adhere to the highest standards of ethics and operate in accordance with the principles of transparency and honesty at all times.  

Our Mission

The mission of Boston University Study Abroad is to offer excellent, innovative, and diverse cross-cultural learning experiences for all students. Our study abroad programs cultivate the intellectual, professional, and personal qualities necessary for success in an increasingly interconnected world. 

Role Description

Reporting to the Director, Boston University Study Abroad - London, the Assistant Director - Finance will be responsible for the financial oversight of Boston University’s London Study Abroad operations. The Assistant Director - Finance is a key member of the Study Abroad London Director’s Executive Group.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• In close collaboration with the London Director, and Global Programs management, oversee the ongoing financial operations for the London Study Abroad site including, but not limited to:
  • Internal financial accounting
  • Financial reporting and monthly reconciliations
  • Budget development and ongoing monitoring
  • Local payroll including tax withholdings and pension payments
  • Banking
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Accounts payable
• Implement and keep up to date systems and controls to ensure proper use of program funds.
• Working closely with Global Programs, Finance & Operations team, analyse London-based financial operations and provide budget models to aid in the strategic decision making with respect to new and existing programs and facilities.
• Monitor budgets on a regular basis and provide regular financial reports to the London Director and to Global Programs management.
• Directly supervise a Finance Business Partner. Mentor, train, delegate and as needed review work.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director, Human Resources to help manage the administrative and human resource functions of the London Study Abroad site, especially as it relates to onboarding, offboarding, payroll and benefits.
• Collaborate with Global Programs, Finance & Operations team to help oversee the regulatory, audit and filing requirements for University-owned entities registered in the UK.

Technical knowledge and skills required

• Exceptional analytical, and communication skills (both in writing and verbally) working with colleagues across all levels of the organization.
• Supervisory and management skills.
• High standard of professional skills, strong attention to detail, and willingness to work in detail managing a number of areas concurrently and prioritizing as needed and a willingness to be hands on across all aspects of the role.
• Demonstrated track record of being a team player across all levels of an organization.
• Advanced computer and modelling skills, and familiarity with various accounting software platforms.
• Experience in a similar position in the financial and operational management of a complex SME organization is strongly preferred.
• Experience of the Study Abroad sector would be highly beneficial.

Competencies

Here are the key competencies for this level:

• Skilled at implementing software solutions from inception and research to end point activation. Partnering with colleagues across an organisation to ensure seamless launch.
• Strong leadership skills able to support and develop colleagues both within the direct team and also the wider BU London and finance staff on home campus.
• Experienced in budget management, able to identify areas for improvement within reporting streams as well as operationally.
• Competent senior business partner, able to communicate complicated financial data to non-finance managers.
• Strategic thinker, able to see opportunities for rationalising process and systems to encourage wider access to finance data.

Qualifications

• Chartered accountant or working towards with qualifications obtained through ACCA, CIMA or ACA.

Directorate/Department

Reporting to your line manager:
Director – London programmes

Direct reports:
Finance Business Partner

Additional Infomation

Contract type : Full-time, Permanent. The role will be based at our London office (Gloucester Road). Flexible working opportunities are available for this position.

Annual leave: 28 days including public holidays + concessionary days mid August and Christmas.  

Benefits: Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Critical Illness, enhanced pension contributions, MediCash Health Plan, Perks at work and Discounts for Teachers discount schemes, complimentary drinks and snacks.  

First stage interviews - 15th and 17th July (in person)

Second stage interviews - 23rd July

To apply, please email your application to charlotte@mackiemyers.co.uk via the ‘Apply’ button above.