BUFDG

BUFDG is the representative body for higher education finance staff in the UK. We have been delivering professional services and support to our member universities since 1993. We aim to be the recognised channel for the provision, analysis, and dissemination of information, guidance and support across the H E Finance sector.

Our members are the Chief Financial Officers/Finance Directors of UK higher education providers, and their staff. Our work in the higher education sector supports over 8,000 H E employees in over 180 organisations. We are entirely owned by our member H E providers and BUFDG is a not-for-profit organisation.

The organisation has the following objectives:

To inform, advise and support

  • To be the pre-eminent source of information, comment, and support on finance matters
  • To promote high standards and best practice across the HE finance sector

To facilitate networking and development

  • To provide forums for networking, discussion, consultation and exchange
  • To provide and signpost to appropriate opportunities for learning and development

To partner, coordinate and advocate

  • To work in partnership with related organisations, regionally and nationally
  • To advocate on behalf of all our members to government, policy makers, and external stakeholders

BUFDG also includes the Higher Education Procurement Association (HEPA).

To find out more about BUFDG, visit the website: www.bufdg.ac.uk