Strategic University Finance Leader | CFO

Taylor's University; Selangor; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial strategy and ensure sound fiscal management. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CFO will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning, ensuring compliance with all regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in finance or related field and professional qualifications like CPA or ACCA. Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate financial insights effectively are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in senior leadership roles, ideally within higher education.
• Proven experience in strategic financial management and capital planning.
• Able to convey complex financial information clearly to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy development for the University and College.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, accounting, and reporting.
• Ensure integrity of financial information and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Strategic financial management

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration

Professional qualifications (CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

A leading educational institution is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial strategy and ensure sound fiscal management. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CFO will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning, ensuring compliance with all regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in finance or related field and professional qualifications like CPA or ACCA. Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate financial insights effectively are essential for success in this role.