Deputy CFO: Strategic Finance & Capital Planning

Australian National University External; Canberra; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian National University seeks a Deputy Chief Financial Officer to lead budgeting, forecasting and capital infrastructure planning from its Canberra campus. This full-time fixed-term role is guided by the CFO and requires strategic financial leadership across the University.

The successful candidate will bring CA/CPA certification, extensive FP&A and management reporting experience, and a proven ability to drive financial sustainability while collaborating with senior leaders and

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualification with extensive FP&A experience.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and capital planning.
• Proven leadership in a large, complex organisation.
• Ability to provide strategic financial advice to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Oversee capital infrastructure planning.
• Manage financial systems and reporting.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to university leadership.
• Collaborate to drive financial sustainability across the University.

Skills

Financial planning

Management reporting

Strategic advice

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CA/CPA certification

Tools

ERP systems

Forecasting software

Job description

The Australian National University seeks a Deputy Chief Financial Officer to lead budgeting, forecasting and capital infrastructure planning from its Canberra campus. This full-time fixed-term role is guided by the CFO and requires strategic financial leadership across the University.

The successful candidate will bring CA/CPA certification, extensive FP&A and management reporting experience, and a proven ability to drive financial sustainability while collaborating with senior leaders and