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Chief Financial Officer

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
    Banking & Finance
  • Cambridge

AI generated summary

  • You should be an experienced financial leader with a proven record in large organizations, adept at transformation, and skilled in managing diverse stakeholders while achieving operational excellence.
  • You will oversee financial operations, drive efficiencies, enhance transparency, and lead transformation to align resources with ambitious goals while maintaining high standards.

Requirements

  • The ideal candidate will be a seasoned financial leader with a successful track record of leading high-performing teams in large and complex organisations.
  • You will combine a first-class reputation for delivering against ambitious financial strategies with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and multifaceted stakeholder environment.
  • Your experience in leading transformation programmes and achieving operational excellence could come from a wide variety of sectoral backgrounds but will be defined by a strong track record of successful delivery.

Responsibilities

  • You will oversee all financial operations and lead a complex programme of transformation to align resources with the University's ambitious goals.
  • The CFO will be responsible for optimising processes, driving efficiencies, and enhancing transparency while maintaining and building upon the high standards that define the university.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the Chief Financial Officer at the University of Cambridge?

The main responsibilities include overseeing all financial operations, shaping financial strategy, leading transformation programmes, optimising processes, driving efficiencies, and enhancing transparency while ensuring alignment with the University's goals.

What qualifications are required for the CFO position?

The ideal candidate should have a strong background as a financial leader with a proven track record in large and complex organisations, experience leading transformation programmes, and a successful delivery history in ambitious financial strategies.

Who will the CFO report to?

The CFO will report directly to the Vice Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.

What type of environment should candidates be prepared to work in?

Candidates should be prepared to thrive in a dynamic and multifaceted stakeholder environment.

How can interested candidates apply for this position?

Interested candidates can apply by quoting reference EN45275 in their application and any correspondence about the vacancy.

Who can candidates contact for more information about the role?

Candidates can contact Stephen Crookbain at Korn Ferry or Peter Guilder for further details about the role.

Is the University of Cambridge an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, the University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

What is the University’s stance on eligibility to work in the UK?

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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The University of Cambridge is one of the world's foremost research universities. The University is made up of 31 Colleges and over 150 departments, faculties, schools and other institutions. Its mission is 'to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning, and research at the highest international levels of excellence'​.