Chief Financial Officer

Oxford Brookes University; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading modern university in England is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide exceptional financial leadership. The successful candidate will work closely with the Vice-Chancellor's Executive Team, driving the University’s financial strategy and engaging with a broad range of stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in the higher education sector, a relevant degree, and a passion for inclusivity and innovation. Closing date for application is 20 October.

Qualifications

• Significant strategic and operational experience at a senior level.
• Strong understanding of the higher education sector.
• Proven track record of leadership and change management.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding commercial and financial leadership across the institution.
• Engage and influence multiple stakeholders.
• Support the University’s growth and development plans.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Chief Financial Officer

Oxford Brookes is one of the UK’s leading modern universities, known for its bold leadership and innovation in education and research. The University is committed to an inclusive, enterprising, and forward-thinking culture. By committing to accessible education and addressing today’s and tomorrow’s problems through research, we equip individuals with the skills, knowledge, mindset, and attributes needed to thrive in a complex, uncertain world.

Our University community comprises more than 17,500 students from around 240 countries and over 2,800 staff members. We are committed to social mobility, inclusivity, widening access, and civic impact. Rooted in a city with a rich history of culture and learning, we sit at the heart of a thriving enterprise and innovation hub. We have invested significantly in our estate and continue to consolidate all Oxford-based activities around our central Headington Campus to shape a vibrant, dynamic, and sustainable interdisciplinary environment.

The role

We are seeking to appoint a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide outstanding commercial and financial leadership across the institution. A key part of our Vice-Chancellor’s Executive Team, the successful candidate will be an exceptional leader with significant strategic and operational experience gained at a senior level. Energetic, innovative and entrepreneurial, they will have the intellectual agility to take advantage of emerging opportunities in support of the University’s ambitious plans for growth and development.

An empathy and alignment with the mission and values of Oxford Brookes will be critical, as will outstanding diplomacy, communication and relationship building skills to engage and influence across multiple internal and external stakeholders.

The higher education sector is facing a period of unprecedented change and opportunity, making the role of CFO more important than ever. If you share our passion and possess the skills and qualities we seek, we would be keen to hear from you.

How to apply

For further information on this exciting position, including details of how to apply, please visit www.odgers.com/94625

Closing date: 9am on Monday 20 October

Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.