Head of Planning and Performance recruitment
This requires regular and effective communication with Board and University Executive Committee members and senior managers across the University as well as effective management of the Planning Performance team.
Major Responsibilities
- Develop long-term strategic corporate and financial plans, models and budgetary forecasts within a large decentralized organization;
- Drive major financial management reform to incorporate best practice corporate planning and performance management processes in a University environment;
- Develop the Planning Strategy Guidelines for the University in support of the objectives of the University in coordination with the University Senior Executives;
- Oversee financial review of business cases and contracts;
- Implement and manage a best practice risk management and reporting framework that is integrated with the corporate planning and budgeting cycle;
- Oversee the management of the University's insurance programmes and policies;
- Support and facilitate strategy and policy development within the University including the review and update of the University's Strategic Plan and Vision;
- Embed sound financial management strategies, processes and systems that will enable rigorous planning, budgeting and forecasting;
- Prepare and present detailed financial reports, presentations and plans to Senior Executives and Board members;
- Develop business intelligence and Executive management information systems and reporting;
- Manage the identification, evaluation and roll out of large projects that have major change management and business process consequences;
- Lead projects related to the strategy and performance of the University;
- Contribute to the development of academic funding solutions;
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Director of Budget and Planning;
- Manage and oversee the day-to-day work performed by all Specialists and other staff in performing their delegated duties;
- Perform periodic performance appraisals for the Section Specialists and other staff and prepare Section performance reports for review by the Division manager;
- Optimize the use of available resources in carrying out the assigned tasks to the required standard and ensure timely completion according to set standards;
- Identify the skills and knowledge required by the Section staff to perform their assigned tasks, and provide appropriate training opportunities to acquire these.
Organization: Finance and Treasury
Division: Budget Development
Technical Skills
- Comprehensive understanding of best practice in corporate planning, performance management, risk management, and related business processes in compliance with relevant legislation and accounting standards.
Non-Technical Skills or Attributes
- Excellent written and spoken English;
- Highly effective communicator to all levels within a complex and culturally diverse organization, including top level senior management, Board members and external stakeholders and constituencies;
- Ability and confidence to communicate and deal effectively with Board members and top level senior management;
- High level analytical skills including experience with enterprise resource planning systems (e.g SAP), Business intelligence and advanced level competency in Excel and other similar products;
- Excellent ability to review, analyze and evaluate budgeting and operational data;
- Demonstrated skills in strategic thinking and in the analysis of complex issues. Proven ability to drive and promote change;
- Proven project management expertise including change management in complex environments and implementing continuous quality improvement;
- Effective leadership qualities;
- Able to quickly assimilate into a dynamic, fast-paced environment;
- Strong reputation for integrity and ethics.
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree in business or related field. MBA or CPA (or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
Required Experience
Ten to fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in management and general accounting, with at least three to five years in management, ideally in management of a complex planning and budgeting unit in a Higher Education setting.
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April 13, 2012
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