Interim CFO

TN United Kingdom; Castle Donington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Interim CFO to provide financial leadership and strategic guidance at a prestigious university. This role involves managing substantial financial resources and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will contribute to company-wide strategies and provide the Vice-Chancellor with timely financial information for decision-making. This is a unique opportunity to influence the financial direction of a leading educational institution while working closely with a dynamic executive team. If you have a proven track record at an executive level and a passion for the education sector, this role could be your next career move.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Education sector is essential.
• Proven executive-level track record required.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership and strategic guidance.
• Manage an annual spend of £850m and an £80m capital program.
• Ensure compliance with institutional and legal requirements.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Strategic Guidance

Team Leadership

Compliance Knowledge

Innovative Financing Strategies

Education

Executive Level Experience

Experience in Education Sector

Job description

Job Opportunity: Interim CFO at a Prestigious University

We are currently working with a prestigious University seeking to appoint an Interim CFO on a 6-month contract.

As a member of the Executive Board, you will be responsible for providing financial leadership and strategic guidance, supporting the commercial leadership, and offering high-level advice to the Vice-Chancellor.

Start date: As soon as possible. Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 16th September.

Key Duties:

1. Contribute to company-wide strategies through financial leadership.
2. Manage an annual spend of £850m and an £80m capital program.
3. Provide leadership for the finance functions, including human, financial, and physical resources.
4. Offer strategic advice on financial strategy, investment, risk, and resource deployment.
5. Ensure compliance with institutional, legal, and regulatory requirements.
6. Suggest innovative financing strategies for estate and other investments.
7. Provide the Vice-Chancellor with timely, accessible financial information for planning and strategic decision-making.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience working within the Education sector.
• Proven track record at an executive level.
• Significant experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of challenges facing the Higher Education sector.
• Recent relevant experience is required to apply.

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