Chief Finance Officer - UOD2137

Posted on 23 January 2026 Reference: UOD2137

University Executive and Strategy Office

Full-time, Open-Ended

The University of Dundee is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Finance Director to play a pivotal role in shaping the institution's financial recovery and long-term sustainability.

Reporting to the Principal & Vice-Chancellor, the postholder will be a member of the University Executive Group (UEG) and will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Finance function, with overarching responsibility for Estates and Campus Services and Digital and Technology Services.

At a critical point in the University's journey, this role will lead financial transformation, strengthening financial resilience while supporting the delivery of the University's academic mission across education, research and enterprise.

• Lead the development and delivery of a robust financial strategy supporting recovery, sustainability and long-term resilience
• Provide high-quality financial insight, forecasting and scenario planning to inform strategic decision-making
• Strengthen financial governance, assurance, systems and controls across the institution
• Foster a strong culture of financial accountability, collaboration and transparency
• Contribute collectively to the strategic leadership of the University as a member of UEG
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with the University Court, funders, auditors and external partners

• Significant senior financial leadership experience at executive level within a complex organisation
• Proven experience of financial turnaround, recovery and organisational change
• A recognised professional accounting qualification (CA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Strong strategic, analytical and influencing skills, with the ability to operate effectively in challenging environments
• A values-led, inclusive leadership style aligned to equality, diversity, sustainability and continuous improvement

We are one of the UK's leading universities - internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others. Conveniently located on the banks of River Tay, our main city-centre campus is at the heart of Dundee - an up-and-coming, friendly, compact and affordable city with a rich heritage in design and technology. We also have campuses at Ninewells Hospital and in Kirkcaldy which are easily accessible via local transport links.

The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff networks for BME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Equality Charter and Stonewall as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work.

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