Chief Financial Officer

MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial recovery efforts and manage key negotiations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a proven background in financial planning, providing critical insights to the Executive team. This role is crucial for the institution's strategy and long-term financial viability.

Qualifications

• Strong background in financial planning and analysis.
• Ability to provide insight for decision-making through financial forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the University’s financial recovery programme and align income and expenditure.
• Negotiate with banks and other stakeholders.
• Build and develop a Finance team for long-term viability.

Skills

Strong team skills

Experience as a senior financial leader

Proven ability to work with financial stakeholders

Job description

Overview

Middlesex University is a global university committed to meeting the needs and ambitions of a culturally and internationally diverse range of students, by providing challenging academic programmes underpinned by innovative research, grants and professional practice. With campuses in London, Dubai and Mauritius, Middlesex University prepares its students to be professional, skilled individuals fit for the modern world, committed to life-long learning, and able to contribute to the communities in which they live and work. We are seeking an exceptional individual for the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

The new CFO will be committed to the mission of Middlesex University, of putting knowledge into action, and transforming lives through education, and the experiences of our students will resonate with the person we appoint to this post. The University has commenced a challenging programme to conserve cash, align income and expenditure, and stabilise and build income streams in alignment with the 2031 Strategy. The new CFO will be focused on the near and medium-term financial recovery of the University, leading negotiations with banks and other stakeholders such as local authorities and regulators. They will build a Finance team with the right balance of skills, expertise and culture, to ensure the long-term viability of the institution. As a member of the University Executive Team, reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor, the CFO plays a critical role in supporting the University’s strategic development and delivery of plans and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the University’s financial recovery programme, conserve cash, and align income and expenditure in line with the 2031 Strategy.
• Lead negotiations with banks and other external stakeholders, including local authorities and regulators.
• Build and develop a Finance team with the right balance of skills, expertise and culture to ensure the long-term viability of the institution.
• As a member of the University Executive Team, report to the Vice Chancellor and support strategic development and delivery of plans and objectives.

Qualifications and experience

• Strong team skills and experience as a senior financial leader.
• Proven ability to work effectively with external financial stakeholders.
• Strong background in financial planning and analysis.
• Ability to provide the Vice Chancellor and Executive team with insight for decision-making through integrated financial forecasting.

Application information

This is an extremely exciting time to be joining Middlesex and to contribute to the University’s ambitious development. To apply, please visit our website via the button below by close of business on 29 September.