Director of Finance & Estates Office

Saint Francis University

Duties & Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Finance & Estates Office ensuring efficient delivery of budgeting, financial planning, accounting, income collection, payments, and procurement.
Provide strategic financial direction aligned with university priorities and long-term objectives.
Ensure financial reporting integrity and compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements.
Oversee property management, estates functions, and external contractors to maintain standards and regulatory compliance.
Develop and maintain policies and procedures across finance, procurement, and estates management.
Prepare proposals, budgets, and documentation for campus development and capital projects.
Lead capital project governance including budget oversight, financial modelling, and risk assessment.
Mentor and develop the Finance & Estates Office team.
Undertake special projects as assigned by senior leadership.

Master's degree or above in accounting, finance, business administration, or related discipline.
Professional accounting qualification (e.g. HKCPA).
Significant senior-level experience in finance, estates, or resource management, preferably in higher education or public sector.
Strong knowledge of financial management, budgeting, accounting standards, and procurement practices.
Demonstrated experience managing capital or campus development projects and preparing business cases.
Excellent leadership and people management skills with experience building multidisciplinary teams.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
High integrity.