"Chief Financial Officer"

Middlesex University is a global university committed to meeting the needs and ambitions of a culturally and internationally diverse range of students, by providing challenging academic programmes underpinned by innovative research, grants and professional practice. With campuses in London, Dubai and Mauritius, Middlesex University prepares its students to be professional, skilled individuals fit for the modern world, committed to life-long learning, and able to contribute to the communities in which they live and work. We are seeking an exceptional individual for the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

The new CFO will be committed to the mission of Middlesex University, of putting knowledge into action, and transforming lives through education, and the experiences of our students will resonate with the person we appoint to this post. The University has commenced a challenging programme to conserve cash, align income and expenditure, and stabilise and build income streams in alignment with the 2031 Strategy. The new CFO will be focused on the near and medium-term financial recovery of the University, leading negotiations with banks and other stakeholders such as local authorities and regulators. They will build a Finance team with the right balance of skills, expertise and culture, to ensure the long-term viability of the institution. As a member of the University Executive Team, reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor, the CFO plays a critical role in supporting the University’s strategic development and delivery of plans and objectives.

Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate strong team skills alongside experience as a senior financial leader. They will have a proven ability to work effectively with external financial stakeholders. They will have a strong background in financial planning and analysis and be able to provide the Vice Chancellor and other members of the Executive team with insight for decision-making through integrated financial forecasting.

This is an extremely exciting time to be joining Middlesex and to contribute to the University’s ambitious development. This is an opportunity to work with the new Executive Team to lead the University into an exciting future.

To apply, please send a CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the job description and person specification to middlesexCFO@minervasearch.com by close of business on 29th September.