The Director of Finance is a senior leadership role responsible for providing comprehensive financial leadership, expertise and direction to the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The Director of Finance is accountable to the Comptroller for financial strategies, budget, management reporting and capital planning throughout the Faculty, the budget exceeds $25 million. This position has Faculty-wide impact and contributes to the strategic direction, plans and objectives by identifying issues and opportunities, evaluating organizational impact and introducing innovative initiatives to move the strategic plans forward. At the same time, the Director is a conduit for influence and information sharing between the Comptroller Office and the Faculty. The Director provides leadership and direction in establishing innovative practices and programs. Further provides authoritative advice on financial issues, and to a lesser extent, human resources and operational issues. Must be aware of both the external and internal political and economic environment within which the University functions and foster relationships with key contacts.