Chief Financial Officer
Robert Walters
Date: 13 hours ago
City: Kensington, New South Wales
Contract type: Full time
Drive Growth. Shape Strategy. Lead Excellence. Robert Walters has been retained by a dynamic and innovative career pathways provider to a globally renowned University. Our client is seeking an exceptional Chief Financial and Strategy Officer (CFSO) to lead the financial and strategic direction during a transformative era. This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact in a mission-driven, $200M enterprise entering new markets, digital innovation, and international expansion.
Deeply committed to delivering excellence in higher education pathways and global student recruitment. While aligned with a wider University strategy, this is a high growth, innovative subsidiary that prides itself on agility and entrepreneurialism.
The Role
As a key member of the Executive Team reporting directly to the CEO, the CFSO is pivotal in driving financial strength, strategic agility, and sustainable growth. Your leadership will transcend traditional finance, delivering critical insights and steering business performance, investment planning, and evidence-based decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
You are a visionary leader with:
Apply today to become the Chief Financial and Strategy Officer who shapes this University's bold trajectory.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Michael Nolan on 02 8289 3205 for a confidential discussion.
Deeply committed to delivering excellence in higher education pathways and global student recruitment. While aligned with a wider University strategy, this is a high growth, innovative subsidiary that prides itself on agility and entrepreneurialism.
The Role
As a key member of the Executive Team reporting directly to the CEO, the CFSO is pivotal in driving financial strength, strategic agility, and sustainable growth. Your leadership will transcend traditional finance, delivering critical insights and steering business performance, investment planning, and evidence-based decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute enterprise-wide financial strategy and governance.
- Provide commercial insights to support bold and innovative decision-making.
- Oversee analytics to embed data-driven performance culture.
- Lead investment planning, business expansion, and risk management.
- Foster strong relationships with stakeholders and inspire high-performing teams.
You are a visionary leader with:
- Proven success as a senior financial and strategy executive in a high-performing organisation.
- Expertise in financial strategy, planning, and commercial leadership.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A CA/CPA qualification (an MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is advantageous).
- Be at the forefront of strategic innovation in a globally respected organisation.
- Work in a collaborative, high-performance culture that values integrity and growth.
- Lead transformational initiatives with long-term impact across education and beyond.
Apply today to become the Chief Financial and Strategy Officer who shapes this University's bold trajectory.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Michael Nolan on 02 8289 3205 for a confidential discussion.
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