Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Italian University College

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn More We have started building our professional LinkedIn page. Follow Financial Strategy & Planning [cite: 47] Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with goals[cite: 48]. Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning[cite: 49]. Advise executive leadership on resource allocation[cite: 50]. Financial Management & Operations [cite: 51] Oversee accounting, auditing, procurement, payroll, and treasury operations[cite: 52]. Ensure absolute accuracy and integrity in all financial statements[cite: 53, 54]. Monitor and manage cash flow, investments, and financial risks[cite: 55]. Compliance & Policy Development Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal/external audits[cite: 56, 57, 59]. Present periodic financial reports to the university council, regulatory bodies, and donors[cite: 60]. Spearheads policy development and primary point of contact for policy interpretation[cite: 61, 62]. Resource Mobilisation & Team Leadership Lead initiatives to improve revenue generation (grants, partnerships, endowments)[cite: 63, 64]. Manage relationships with banks, donors, and government agencies[cite: 66]. Supervise, develop, and foster accountability within the Finance Department staff[cite: 67, 68, 69]. Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration[cite: 73]. Professional certification (ZICA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent) is essential[cite: 74]. 3-5 years senior-level financial management experience, preferably in higher education[cite: 75, 76]. Strong knowledge of IFRS, public finance laws, and university funding models[cite: 77]. Proficiency in financial systems/ERP software, deep analytical and financial modeling capacity, extreme integrity, and high-level strategy mindset[cite: 79, 81, 83, 84].