BUFDG's research into the skills required for finance leaders has been completely refreshed to provide the latest guidance for aspiring finance leaders. The outputs are drawn from numerous interviews with VCs, Registrars, COOs, CFOs, Finance Directors, HR Directors, Deputy/Assistant Finance Directors, and external recruiters. As well as identifying the skills and attributes required, we also lay bare the challenges you might face when trying to develop as a senior leader, and, most importantly, the types of development activities and experience that will add value. The report and outputs can be used by all levels to form development plans, and by those wishing to develop their staff too.
Webinar catch-up
If you are not a procurement professional but you need to, or would like to, understand a little about procurement in the H E sector, watch this webinar recording. You'll find out more from the procurement specialists at HEPA, UKUPC, and LUPC, who will take you through the core aspects of H E procurement.
Did you know? BUFDG has an extensive suite of over 50 CPD-certified e-learning modules, covering a huge range of HE finance topics. These are free to access with your BUFDG website account.
The BUFDG Finance Festival 2025 is an online 3-day extravaganza of all things HE finance, taking place from Monday 10th to Wednesday 12th of March.
A HEPA roundtable to discuss internal procurement thresholds.
Most universities in the UK have some kind of auto-increment system for pay, but are there any alternatives? What are the options, and what has the experience been for the providers that have tried something different?
KPMG has provided an overview for BUFDG members of the ability for UK universities to qualify for the education exemption in certain EU countries.
The 2024 Financial Statements webinars were held in May 2024. The slides and recording are now available for members to access.
Our Subsidiary Companies web page covers all things Subsidiaries. It includes our four short explainer videos, recent webinars, as well as links to other useful resources
