Finance Director

Posted

20th September 2024

Closing Date

20th October 2024

Salary

Competitive salary and pension

Location

Durham

Interviews Scheduled

22nd November, 2024

A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a warm and friendly place to work, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other. As one of the UK’s leading universities, Durham is an incredible place to define your career. The University is located within a beautiful historic city, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and surrounded by stunning countryside. Our talented scholars and researchers from around the world are tackling global issues and making a difference to people’s lives.

We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world. Being a part of Durham is about more than just the success of the University; it’s also about contributing to the success of the city, county, and community. Our University Strategy is built on three pillars of research, education, and wider student experience, but also on our keen sense of community and of inspiring others to achieve their potential.

We are now seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate for this senior position. Reporting to and working closely with the CFO and the wider Finance Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to the implementation of the University’s strategic plan through meeting the objectives and targets within the Finance Strategy and Service Plan.

The Finance Director will translate the responsibilities, aims and objectives of the Financial Regulations and the Finance Strategy into clearly defined policies, procedures, budgets and forecasts in the areas of Financial Services, Strategic Finance, Financial Management and Reporting. Driving a high performance culture and bringing a positive and effective leadership style, you will provide direction and management to the finance team.

At Durham University, our aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential, and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our workforce, including people with disabilities, women, and black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities.

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How to apply

For further information and details of how to apply for this significant appointment at the University, please contact either Mike Dixon on 0787 6751896 or mike@dixonwalter.co.uk , or Simon Critchley on 07891 842 347 or simon@dixonwalter.co.uk

Applications should be made via email to Mike Dixon and must include on separate documents:

  • a letter of application setting out your interest in the role and details of how you match the person specification
  • a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV)
  • details of three referees and notice period (Referees will not be contacted without your permission)
  • a completed Personal Details Form (available above)

The closing date for applications is Sunday 20th October 2024.

Final stage interviews will take place at the University on Friday 22nd November 2024.

In making an application for this role we ask you also to view our Privacy Notice which outlines our compliance to General Data Protection Regulations and the use and storage of your data. Personal Data is held and processed on the lawful basis that such action is in the Legitimate Interest of the company in pursuing the purposes described and has been considered through the use of a Legitimate Interest Assessment utilising the Balance Test to not be outweighed by risks to the rights, freedoms and interests of the Data Subject.

Please note that our client is legally obliged to confirm that the appointee is eligible to work in the UK. As of 1 January 2021, government restrictions have changed. For further information visit the Home Office website at http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk

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