Chief Financial Officer

High-Impact Finance Role: Play a pivotal role in cross-functional teams, contributing to company-wide initiatives and business success.

• Competitive Salary: Up to $167,250k (pro-rata) p.a, plus Salary Packaging dependent upon qualifications and experience.
• Unique Career and Lifestyle Opportunity.
• 14-month Fixed Term Leave Replacement Role plus Monthly Rostered Day Off.

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Fixed Term Contract

Are you an experienced financial leader looking for a career and lifestyle choice?

We are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join a large and well-established community-focused organisation in Eastern regional Victoria.

This is a fixed-term role, covering a period of up to 14 months, reporting directly to the CEO. As a key member of the executive leadership team, you will lead the Finance and IT teams, playing a crucial role in the strategic financial planning and management of the organisation.

Benefits to You:

• Extensive salary packaging benefits: Packaging options include generous annual (pro rata) salary packaging contributions to living expenses (rent, mortgage, credit card payments), meal entertainment benefits, remote area housing, and novated leasing.
• Additional Leave: Options to purchase additional annual leave.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling support and advice.
• Flexible working arrangements: Including WFH and an accrued monthly RDO.
• Location: A diverse blend of national parks, coastal and marine - a truly world-class natural environment.
• Executive leadership opportunity: A key role in shaping the financial strategy and driving the organisation's long-term growth and stability.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Provide strategic oversight for business planning, financial management, reporting, and analysis.
• Deliver high-level advice on financial performance to the CEO, Board, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all legislative, regulatory, and funding requirements.
• Develop, implement, and present financial strategy recommendations.
• Oversee cash flow management, working capital, and year-end financial statements.
• Guide the finance and IT teams to ensure services are delivered efficiently, meeting business needs.
• Participate in the audit program and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including financial institutions and suppliers.
• Support budget development and monitor KPI's aligned with the strategic plan.

About You:

• Proven senior-level financial management experience in a complex organisation, preferably within the health or human-services sector.
• Strong leadership skills, with a focus on coaching, development, and stakeholder relationship management.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic financial planning and delivering actionable insights to executives and boards.
• Sound knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, taxation, and compliance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence key decisions.
• Familiarity with industry-standard financial software packages and relevant legislation in the not-for-profit sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, the ability to communicate across all levels of an organisation.

A relevant tertiary qualification such as a Bachelor of Business (majoring in accounting) and CPA qualifications or equivalent, are necessary to be successful in this role.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a critical leadership role, guiding financial strategy in a dynamic and community service focused organisation.

If you're a forward-thinking, experienced finance professional looking for a rewarding role in a vibrant and large organisation and regional community, this is your chance to make a real difference whilst enjoying the lifestyle benefits of living in truly world-class, beautiful region.

To apply for this position, please go to referencing job number J6241.

For any queries, or to have a confidential conversation please contact Danielle Jupp at McArthur on .

Applications close: Sunday, 13th October 2024.