Director Of Finance

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is a globally leading independent arts, design, performance and media university.   

At AUB we nurture creativity, engage communities, collaborate with industry and make a difference.  

Our core commitment to diversity, inclusion and a sustainable future truly values the diversity of our students and staff, creating an inclusive environment where everyone’s identities and talents are valued and respected.  We welcome applications from all areas of the community and particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds and people who are disabled, who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. 

This is a senior strategic role in the university, focused on managing both the financial functions and requirements of the institution, while working with the Vice-Chancellor’s Executive to drive the university's financial resources strategically through playing an integral role in both policymaking, decision-making and implementation. The successful candidate will be not only be a sound manager of an effective finance department, but a creative and innovative thinker bringing a wealth of experience to further enhance the university’s financial health and commercial diversification.

Responsible for the leadership and development of the institution’s financial affairs, strategic forecasting, income generation and compliance, the Director of Finance will lead and develop the institution’s financial affairs, strategic forecasting, reporting, audit oversight and compliance, and support the delivery of the University’s objectives as identified in the new AUB 2030 Strategy.

Candidates will need to have demonstrable experience of strong and effective leadership in the areas of financial and scenario planning, income diversification, reporting and analysis, audit oversight and management, policy development, internal controls and budgeting within a specialist modern university.

This is an established role, positioned within the Vice-Chancellor’s Group and working in collaboration with members of AUB’s leadership team to review, develop and maintain in the areas of financial strategy, sustainability, and systems, with a keen eye on potential opportunities to optimise innovative delivery, income growth and maximisation of the AUB potential.

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We look forward to receiving your application.

AUB provides generous holiday entitlement, and you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme from day one of employment.  Along with subsidised bus travel, cycle to work and annual savings schemes, our broad range of benefits can be explored on the AUB careers website. 

AUB has an agile working policy, and flexible working can be considered.  If you require support with your application or have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please email us. If you are disabled, we are committed to supporting you with any reasonable adjustments you require, so please email us and we’ll be in touch.