Chief Financial Officer, University of Colorado Denver, Hyderabad, India

Chief Financial Officer University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) (Hyderabad India Campus)

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer – India Campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will provide strategic and operational financial leadership for the establishment and growth of India campus. The CFO will be responsible for financial strategy, planning and budgeting, regulatory compliance, financial reporting, taxation, risk management, capital planning, and the development of robust financial systems and controls. The role will ensure compliance with applicable Indian regulations while maintaining alignment with the financial governance and reporting requirements of the parent university. The CFO will work closely with university leadership, governing bodies, regulators, government authorities, auditors, legal advisors, banking partners, and stakeholders across India and the parent institution.

Key Responsibilities •Develop and implement the financial strategy for establishing and operating the India campus. •Lead long-term financial modelling covering enrolments, fee structures, operating costs, investments, and campus growth. •Establish finance systems, policies, processes, controls, and reporting frameworks. •Ensure compliance with applicable Indian education, corporate, taxation, foreign exchange, and financial regulations. •Ensure appropriate alignment with international financial reporting requirements, including IFRS where applicable. •Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, taxation, statutory reporting, and internal and external audits. •Manage cross-border financial arrangements, foreign currency exposure, banking relationships, and financial risk. •Lead financial planning and oversight for major capital projects, infrastructure, procurement, and campus development.