Chief Financial Officer

2 days ago

Lake Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia Watermark Search International Full time $200,000 - $250,000 per year
  • Lead the finance strategy across a global enterprise
  • Purpose driven, commercial organisation
  • Join a values driven culture built on collaboration and growth

About the Role

UOW Global Enterprises (UOWGE) is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead its global financial strategy, risk and assurance frameworks, and continuous improvement agenda. Reporting to the Global Chief Operating Officer, you will drive financial performance, risk, assurance, and innovation across a diverse international education portfolio. This is a pivotal leadership role, providing strategic advice to the Executive Team, while championing AI-enabled systems and predictive analytics to future-proof the organisation. You'll lead high-performing finance and risk teams, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and long-term sustainability.

About You

You are an accomplished CFO or senior finance leader with a track record of success in global, complex, multi-jurisdictional environments. CA or CPA qualified, ideally with early career experience in a Big 4 firm or similar environment. You will bring deep expertise in cross border tax, financial management, audit, and risk, coupled with a strategic mindset and commercial acumen. You thrive in dynamic settings, lead with integrity, and inspire high-performing teams. Your ability to build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups sets you apart. Candidates with demonstrated expertise in continuous improvement—particularly in AI-driven finance systems and/or in mergers and acquisitions will be favourably considered.

About the Organisation

UOWGE is a dynamic, purpose-driven global education provider, wholly owned by the University of Wollongong. With operations spanning multiple countries, UOWGE delivers world-class education through its network of international campuses and partnerships. The organisation is committed to innovation, integrity, and impact—empowering students and communities through transformative learning experiences. As a values-led enterprise, UOWGE fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence, and innovation, with a strong focus on digital enablement and global growth.

For a confidential discussion, please call Dani White or Alison Myatt on

To express interest, please send your application quoting Ref No A006045 to Watermark Search International at We will reply to the email address used for your application.

Closing date: 11:59PM AEST on 25 September 2025

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