Chief Financial Officer

The University of Edinburgh is a thriving community of students, staff and supporters situated in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. With a record of delivering world leading impactful research, driving forward data driven innovation through the City Region Deal, impressive collaboration with partners across the globe and the ability to attract staff and students from 160 countries the University is as relevant today as when it was established in 1583. 

The Opportunity

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the financial stewardship of the University, its financial strategy and leads and directs the University’s Directorate of Finance. Ensuring an effective and proactive financial service that provides robust financial management; the role also ensures institutional financial sustainability; and supports the achievement of the University’s strategic objectives. Reporting directly to the Principal and Vice Chancellor, the CFO will make an essential contribution to ensure Edinburgh continues to build on its success as one of the world’s most distinguished universities. The Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for c.315 staff across the Finance Directorate, with 9 direct reports.

The Person

• Chartered Accountant with proven ability as a Finance leader, working within a complex organisation of a comparable scale, with the demonstrable ability to lead change successfully.
• Strategic capability with track record of participation as a key member of an executive or senior leadership team, able to participate fully in the strategic and operational leadership of the University
• Commercial decision-making experience, gained in the private or public sector. An understanding of and empathy with higher education and public sector finances would be beneficial.

Closing date for applications: 14th February 2025

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