Associate Director of Finance – Financial Performance Reporting and Analysis

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The opportunity

UAL is 3 years into its new strategy and we are looking for an experienced Associate Director of Finance to cover this key role on an interim basis for 7 months whilst the post holder takes paternity leave.  This post reports to the Director of Finance and will be key in continuing the development and delivery of the financial strategy. 

 

As Associate Director of Finance – Financial Performance Reporting & Analysis, you will provide senior leadership on all aspects of financial performance reporting and analysis to inform fact-based decision making across the University. You will own the budgeting, reporting, and forecasting processes at the University and ensure these are optimised. You will also lead the production and consolidation of financial management information for University leadership, Governors and external bodies, including the production of the statutory accounts. We are looking to develop our data and reporting in the next 12 months and experience of delivering initiatives with impact in these areas is key. 

The post holder is required to be an active member of the Finance Department’s senior leadership team, building the capability of the function to deliver an outstanding customer service and student experience.

For full details on the assessment criteria and how to apply please click the apply button to be directed to our website.  

Closing date: 23:55 on 6 May 2024. 

About you

Your profile 

Our finance professionals bring with them a diverse range of skills and experience from a variety of professional sectors. We welcome qualified accountants with experience of working in large complex organisations. This may already be within Higher Education or further afield where multiple stakeholder accountability can be demonstrated.  

Key to this role will be your demonstrable ability to analyse and explain complex information, through effective design and collation of relevant, well presented financial analysis and reports (text and numeric). If you have significant experience of the development, implementation and evaluation of business and strategic plans coupled with experience of developing data and reporting tools, we would like to hear from you. 

Key duties and responsibilities 

• Lead the continued development and implementation of a performance management framework for the University’s financial Strategy.
• Support the Director of Finance to develop the Resource Allocation Model/Budget Allocation Model used to inform the annual budget setting process. 
• Advise and provide support to all levels of University leadership in the production of financial forecasts and plans, including the annual budget, multi-year budgets, capital programme and five-year forecast.
• Identify value-adding opportunities around cost savings, increased profitability and business enhancement.
• Tightly manage working capital and plan the balance sheet to ensure full compliance with financial covenants and ensure that the University has in place appropriate loan finance to deliver its capital plans.
• To oversee the production of the University’s Financial Statements, including its subsidiary companies in accordance with accounting standards and the latest UK and US GAAP, to meet the statutory and regulatory reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Support the development and implementation of the University’s pensions strategy, identifying and evaluating options for consideration, liaising with key stakeholders, engaging professional advisors where necessary and communicating proposals for consultation.
• Supporting the Finance and Audit committees through preparation and presentation of papers, developing the forward agenda and work plans, and ensuring that all relevant information is accurately shared on a timely basis. 

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Hazel Bailey, Resourcing Adviser via email at PSOstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk 

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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