Chief Financial Officer

Odgers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Odgers seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead the Financial Services portfolio and shape the institution's long-term financial strategy. You will collaborate with the Executive, Council and leadership to deliver robust budgeting, planning and high-quality financial insights that support strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in strategic financial management, treasury, procurement, budgeting, compliance, and organizational transformation within large, complex

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Professional accounting membership
• Experience in higher education or adjacent sectors
• Commercial mindset and strategic financial leadership
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and communities

Responsibilities

• Lead the Financial Services portfolio and partner with Executive, Council and leadership on financial strategy and performance.
• Provide expert financial governance, planning and insightful financial reporting to support informed decision-making.
• Foster innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement across the organization.

Job description

The client is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future financial sustainability and strategic direction of the institution. The CFO will lead the Financial Services portfolio, providing expert advice to the Executive, Council, and broader leadership team on all matters relating to financial strategy, planning, and performance. This role is responsible for driving long-term financial sustainability through strategic planning, rigorous financial governance, and the delivery of high-quality financial insights that support informed decision-making across the organization.

The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership capability, strategic vision, and a proven track record of delivering financial performance within large, complex organizations. The CFO is expected to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement while building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government, industry, and community partners. This opportunity is well-suited to a distinguished finance executive with extensive experience in strategic financial management, treasury, procurement, budgeting, compliance, financial systems, and organizational transformation.

Applicants should possess a relevant tertiary qualification, professional accounting membership, and a deep understanding of contemporary financial leadership. Experience within higher education or adjacent sectors, combined with a commercial mindset, is highly regarded. The client maintains a strong commitment to Indigenous collaboration, reconciliation, and creating positive change, and the CFO will support these values through their leadership and engagement with diverse communities.