"Chief Financial Officer"

UA92 was created to be deliberately different. Founded by the Class of ’92 in partnership with Lancaster University, we set out to challenge convention and make higher education accessible to all. In just six years, we’ve grown from a bold idea into a thriving institution with a distinctive model, combining academic excellence, character development, and industry-shaped learning. Our graduates leave not only with degrees but with resilience, confidence, and the skills employers demand.

Now, UA92 stands at a pivotal moment. We have strong foundations, a growing reputation, and partnerships with global brands like Microsoft, KPMG, and Manchester United. Our ambition is clear: expand our reach, deepen our impact, and become one of the most innovative institutions in the UK.

We are now seeking a Chief Financial Officer to help shape the next stage of UA92’s growth. This is a role for a strategic, commercially minded financial leader, someone who thrives in fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environments and who can balance ambition with rigour, and growth with long‑term sustainability.

As CFO, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and a trusted partner to the CEO, Board and shareholders. You will bring strategic oversight to all financial, procurement, risk and governance operations, ensuring the resilience and integrity of UA92’s financial foundations while enabling game‑changing opportunities for expansion and innovation. You will be a visible, values‑driven leader, shaping culture across the organisation and championing a commercial mindset that enables UA92 to thrive.

You will lead UA92’s financial strategy and will ensure the integrity of UA92’s financial systems. You will also support revenue‑generating activities, shaping business plans for new ventures and identifying opportunities to diversify income in support of UA92’s strategic priorities.

You will bring significant senior‑level financial leadership experience, ideally with exposure to regulated environments such as higher education. A fully qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent), you will have a track record of leading financial strategy, managing complex budgets, overseeing corporate governance, and delivering high‑quality financial analysis and reporting. Experience working with investors, managing complex financial structures or accelerating growth in a fast‑moving organisation is highly desirable.

To find out more and for information on how to apply, please visit: www.odgers.com/95571

The closing date for applications is 5pm Friday 10 April 2026