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The Role and the Department Responsibilities Reporting to the Assistant Director (Financial Planning & Reporting), this senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing and continuously improving key elements of the University’s Financial Planning & Reporting (FP&R) function as they impact on the Professional Services & Colleges across Durham University:
The post holder will provide strategic financial leadership and direction across the following core areas:
Forecasting and Financial Modelling – Leading the development and continuous enhancement of high quality financial forecasts, medium and long term modelling, and scenario analysis to support strategic and operational decision making.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) – Delivering robust financial planning, insight, and analysis to support budget setting, performance monitoring, risk management, and long term financial sustainability.
Finance Business Partnering Leadership – Providing oversight and leadership of the Professional Services and Colleges Finance Business Partnering function, ensuring the provision of high quality strategic financial support, effective challenge, and strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
Technical Accounting Oversight & Strategic Support – Ensuring appropriate technical accounting oversight and interpretation, alongside strategic financial advice that supports informed decision making and compliance with relevant accounting and regulatory requirements.
Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.
