Director of Financial Planning and Strategy

In this exciting new role, you will shape our university’s financial ambition while maintaining a firm focus on service quality. If you are a dynamic leader with a knack for getting things done and a commitment to exceptional service, we invite you to join our team and be a driving force behind our journey to financial success.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Finance, you will lead a dedicated team working to achieve our university’s financial ambitions. Guided by our new Strategic Plan, you will play a pivotal role in driving income growth to help us reach our income milestone of £250 million by 2030.

Description of Duties

As the Director of Financial Planning and Strategy, you will have a range of strategic responsibilities aimed at propelling us to financial success:

Effective Leadership: Provide highly specialised professional leadership and direction to a dedicated team.

Financial Strategy: Develop a robust financial plan that steers us toward our income growth goals. Your insights will shape income assumptions and drive cost efficiencies.

Business Partnering: Work closely with Deans, Executive Directors, and cross-functional teams to ensure our financial efforts align with our Strategic Plan and Financial Strategy.

Financial Oversight: Analyse performance metrics, manage risks, and ensure our strategic developments are financially sustainable.

Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with the Head of Policy and Planning to refine our university’s planning approach. Provide financial insights to enhance various aspects of our operations.

Industry Insights: Stay informed about financial trends and shifts, providing valuable input for our strategic financial planning.

Business Support Innovation: Guide the development of professional finance support that bolster our business initiatives, fostering growth and performance.

Maximise financial return: Assess the financial viability of new initiatives and projects, offering recommendations to optimize returns.

Essential Criteria

• Educated to degree level or equivalent with a relevant professional accountancy qualification
• Strategic financial leadership experience in a large and complex organisation
• Demonstrable record of accomplishment of developing and implementing vision and strategy that enables growth in activity and reputation
• Proven ability to influence the direction of organisational development, and to translate strategic goals into action

To start the application process, please email us your CV in the first instance with covering letter.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 02 January 2025.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

For the purposes of sponsorship, this is a role under SOC code 1131.

The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.

Post Details

• Full time.
• Open ended.
• The closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 02 January 2025.
• There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.
• For the purposes of sponsorship, this is a role under SOC code 1131.