Chief Financial Officer

The University of Newcastle stands as a global top 175 University with a vision to be a world-leading university for our regions.

We are distinguished by a commitment to excellence, equity and Indigenous higher education, and to creating a better future through a focus on innovation and real-world impact. The University has a proud history of achievement and we celebrate our successes as individuals and as an institution.

Our Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 is our framework for creating the future that we can imagine.

We are now seeking our next Chief Financial Officer to lead a high-performing finance function, as well as planning, coordinating and directing the provision of high-quality financial services for the University.

As a commercially astute senior finance professional, you will be responsible for managing the financial resources of the University while developing appropriate strategies to optimise the provision and use of funds consistent with our objectives, plans and policies, including budgeting, management and statutory reporting.

You will develop and maintain strong and effective professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, working collaboratively across functions, Divisions and Colleges to achieve set objectives.

An influential leader, you will manage a large team and set an example of strategic partnering and driving quality service delivery outcomes.

You will have visibility at Executive Leadership Team and Council level.

In addition to providing financial stewardship and governance, you will be a contributor to our domestic and global strategies and be responsible for developing initiatives, whilst maintaining strong cash flow management and providing input into the overall strategic direction of the University.

To be considered for this outstanding career opportunity, you will need to demonstrate that you have a track record of large-scale financial leadership, management and planning, together with a detailed understanding of financial reporting and governance, from a complex enterprise, either in higher education or within a transferrable industry or sector.

You are an entrepreneurial thinker, with outstanding communication skills and a keen interest in solving problems and driving outcomes, shaping a function to deliver on organisational needs.   

For a strictly confidential conversation, or to request a copy of the Information for Candidates brochure, please contact Mark Glaze, Senior Manager Talent Acquisition, via mark.glaze@newcastle.edu.au or (02) 4055 0937.

Closing Date: Monday 13th May 2024 at 11:59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.

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