Finance

The Director of Finance, John Cunningham, heads the Finance Department which is structured in three key service areas; namely:

• Business Services
• Exchequer Services
• Procurement Services

Further details of the three service areas follow:

(a) Business Services

Business Services provides an integrated financial and management accounting service to the University; it also supports financial planning, financial systems administration,
management and development, special projects, taxation services and the accounting
administration of the University’s subsidiaries.

This service is managed by Sandra Samples, Deputy Director of Finance, under the overall direction of the Director of Finance.

(b) Exchequer Services

Exchequer Services supports the provision of transaction processing services and includes the payroll function, accounts receivable, accounts payable, credit control and cash management; in addition it supports an expanded banking, treasury and investment management function.

This service is managed by John Gamble, Exchequer Accountant, under the overall direction of the Director of Finance.

(c) Procurement Services

Procurement Services provides a complete range of purchasing services (see details below) to the University including procurement and related advice on contracts, tenders and quotations.  In addition monitors the purchasing order process, is responsible for the negotiation of insurances, contributes to the risk management process, and manages a range of central service contracts.  It also coordinates Health & Safety guidance within Finance.

This service is managed by Kevin Dobson, Procurement Manager, under the overall direction of the Director of Finance.

The Finance Senior Management Group consists of the Director of Finance and the three heads of services, augmented (as required) by other officers.

Procurement Procedures

Basic Procedures  

De Montfort University Terms & Conditions of Contract

De Montfort Expertise Ltd Terms & Conditions of Contract  

Tenders  -      Current Notices         Past Notices

Buyers Guide  

Flowchart of procurement process  

Sample application form for tenders  

List of useful links to opportunities  

Financial Policies & Regulations

Anti Fraud Policy    
Risk Management   
Value for Money   
De Montfort University Financial Statements

Please contact Sandra Samples for information on the University’s Financial Regulations.

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