Strategic CFO & Finance Transformation Leader

University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Queensland seeks an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to lead a finance function of approximately 275 people and shape financial strategy across a major Australian university. You will partner with senior leaders to drive performance, transparency and value across investments, capital and infrastructure.

In this role you will drive finance transformation, improve decision-making, and elevate finance as a critical strategic adviser across academic and professional portfolios.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a large, complex organisation.
• Track record of finance transformation and operating-model improvement.
• Strong strategic and commercial acumen with professional qualifications.
• Experience leading and developing substantial teams and governance interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic financial influence with the Vice-Chancellor and senior leaders.
• Transform management reporting, planning and forecasting for insights and accountability.
• Build a trusted finance partner across academic and professional portfolios.
• Inspire and develop a large finance team and foster a culture of improvement.
• Provide oversight of balance sheet, investments and major capital commitments.
• Lead the modernisation of the finance operating model and systems.

Skills

Senior leadership

Finance transformation

Business partnering

Strategic acumen

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Professional qualifications (CPA/CA)

Job description

The University of Queensland seeks an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to lead a finance function of approximately 275 people and shape financial strategy across a major Australian university. You will partner with senior leaders to drive performance, transparency and value across investments, capital and infrastructure.

In this role you will drive finance transformation, improve decision-making, and elevate finance as a critical strategic adviser across academic and professional portfolios.