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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

DDoF leads the overall operational management of the Finance Unit (around 60 people) and is responsible for ensuring that it is positioned and recognised by the University and other stakeholders as a strategic, business-focussed professional service which provides excellent financial advice whilst adhering to the highest standards of financial integrity and stewardship. Responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely reporting of all statutory financial returns including annual accounts… Show more DDoF leads the overall operational management of the Finance Unit (around 60 people) and is responsible for ensuring that it is positioned and recognised by the University and other stakeholders as a strategic, business-focussed professional service which provides excellent financial advice whilst adhering to the highest standards of financial integrity and stewardship. Responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely reporting of all statutory financial returns including annual accounts, statutory returns and in supporting the CFO, is responsible for planning and setting the unit priorities required to meet the University’s strategic aims and objectives, the main duties and responsibilities of my role were:Leadership and staff management -6 direct reports covering Financial Accounting, Financial Operations, Tax & Treasury, Research Business Development, Finance Advice and Support (Mgmt Accs + Research funding), and Projects. Responsibilities include preparation, agreement and communication of the Unit annual plan setting out priority objectives for the year ahead and overseeing the training, development and capabilities of all finance staff.Financial Reporting - Responsible for developing and overseeing the month-end and year-end statutory accounts process, liaising with External Audit and providing technical financial accounting support to the CFO, Exec and Court members as required. Full responsibility for the triennial conversion of UK GAAP accounts into US GAAP for the US Dept of Education. Financial control - Ensuring a strong system of financial control is in place by preparing and maintaining the University's overarching Financial Regulations and Scheme of Delegation as well as supporting policies and procedures. Change management - embedding a continual improvement culture as well as the management and oversight of larger improvement projects, ensuring that planned benefits are realised. Show less

Scotland

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Glasgow, United Kingdom

With first time passes in both TPCI and TPCII, I was consistently graded among the top audit trainees at Ernst & Young. With a particular interest in data analytics, I was a recognized Business Process and Analytics champion and helped to roll-out the use of computer aided audit techniques through the Scotland & Northern Ireland offices.

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Psychology; Computer Science; Biology; Philosophy

Bachelor Of Accountancy, Accountancy & Finance, First Class Honours

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