The Quaestor at the

University of St Andrews (Aien aristeuein) , motto_lang = grc , mottoeng = Ever to ExcelorEver to be the Best , established = , type = Public research university Ancient university , endowment ...

, in Scotland, is a senior

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, and is responsible for the finances of the University; the equivalent of

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Finance Director The chief financial officer (CFO) is an officer of a company or organization that is assigned the primary responsibility for managing the company's finances, including financial planning, management of financial risks, record-keeping, and finan ...

, or

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in other institutions. The Quaestor is also the

Factor Factor, a Latin word meaning "who/which acts", may refer to: Commerce * Factor (agent), a person who acts for, notably a mercantile and colonial agent * Factor (Scotland), a person or firm managing a Scottish estate * Factors of production, suc ...

of the University. The Quaestor is a member of the Office of the Principal, and work under the direction of the

Principal of the University of St Andrews The Principal of the University of St Andrews is the chief executive and chief academic of the University. The Principal is responsible for the overall running of the university, presiding over the main academic body of the university, known as the ...

, who is

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of the University. The Quaestor and Factor, as of 14 April 2017, was Derek Watson FFCA.

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