Chief Financial & Operations Officer

Kwantlen Polytechnique University; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university is seeking a Vice President of Finance and Administration to join its executive leadership team. This role involves guiding financial strategy, supporting the Board of Governors, and managing diverse campus operations. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of senior leadership experience in similarly complex environments and holds a graduate degree with CPA designation. This position requires a trusted leader who can foster inclusive workplaces and guide KPU through its strategic transformation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior finance and administration leadership in a complex environment, preferably in post-secondary.
• Experience in unionized public sector settings.
• Ability to inspire confidence at every organizational level.

Responsibilities

• Guide the university's executive leadership through a period of reinvention.
• Provide proposals and recommendations to the Board of Governors.
• Manage finance and procurement services along with various campus operations.

Skills

Strategic foresight

Operational expertise

Building strong teams

Fostering inclusive workplaces

Integrity

Sound judgment

Education

Graduate degree in a relevant discipline

Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation

Job description

A leading Canadian university is seeking a Vice President of Finance and Administration to join its executive leadership team. This role involves guiding financial strategy, supporting the Board of Governors, and managing diverse campus operations. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of senior leadership experience in similarly complex environments and holds a graduate degree with CPA designation. This position requires a trusted leader who can foster inclusive workplaces and guide KPU through its strategic transformation.