Strategic CFO, University Finance & Transformation

Boyden; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chief Financial Officer at Charles Sturt University leads a large-scale finance transformation across multiple campuses and areas of operation. Reporting to the COO and partnering with executive colleagues, you will shape revenue strategy, financial planning, and governance to ensure sustainable growth and regional impact.

We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated senior finance leadership, strong change management, and the ability to influence across a geographically dispersed,

Qualifications

• Senior finance leadership experience in large, complex organisations.
• Proven ability to drive financial transformation and process improvement.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee long-term financial sustainability, revenue strategy and governance.
• Lead finance transformation across a multi-site university.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide strategic financial options.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic finance

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Tools

ERP systems

Finance transformation tools

Job description

The Chief Financial Officer at Charles Sturt University leads a large-scale finance transformation across multiple campuses and areas of operation. Reporting to the COO and partnering with executive colleagues, you will shape revenue strategy, financial planning, and governance to ensure sustainable growth and regional impact.

We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated senior finance leadership, strong change management, and the ability to influence across a geographically dispersed,