Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The CFO will enhance and oversee robust financial controls, manage risk, and provide high-level financial insights to the CEO and the Board of Directors to support mission-driven decision-making. This is a ‘hands-on’ and strategic role, requiring a balance between high-level financial planning and direct involvement in day-to-day financial operations and compliance.

The Role:

You will make your mark providing strategic financial leadership through:  

 ·      developing long-term financial strategies that align with the organisation’s mission and strategic plan

·       providing expert financial advice to CEO and Board regarding funding models, investment strategies, capital requirements and contract compliance

·      overseeing annual budgeting processes ensuring departmental budgets are realistic and aligned with strategic goals.

·     financial modelling and scenario planning to prepare the organisation for growth or economic volatility

·     manage financial tracking and reporting of contract delivery obligations, report issues and corrective actions/adjustments

·     developing the financial component of tender processes

. overseeing preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual management reports, providing clear analysis of variances and trends

. ensuring accurate, timely and compliant Annual Financial Reports

. managing cash flow forecasting, supervise core accounting functions (e.g. AP/AR, payroll), and ensure operational liquidity and project delivery

·      managing external audit processes and ensure compliance with Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), the ATO and Australian Accounting Standards

. driving ongoing improvements in financial systems, internal controls, processes, and software (e.g., Xero, or specialised ERPs)

·     enhancing financial literacy across the organisation.  

About you:

To succeed in the role, you will bring:

·       extensive accounting experience, be CA or CPA certified and hold a recognised accounting qualification

·       proven experience in a senior financial management role, preferably within the Australian NFP sector

·       comprehensive knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and ACNC reporting obligations

·       advanced skills in cloud-based accounting software and Excel.

·      demonstrated ability to lead a core function, inspire team members to high performance as well as contribute strategically at an organisation-wide level

The following experience is highly desirable:

·       managing complex, multi-stream funding models (Grants, NDIS, Government contracts, etc.)

·       reporting to a Board of Directors or Audit/Risk sub-committees.

·       change management experience in implementing new financial systems.

To apply

For a copy of the position description please contact our recruitment consultant at ••••@win-winws.com.au

 A probationary period equivalent to the statutory six-month qualifying period applies to this position.

Applicants must be residing in Australia with Australian Residency.

The ARC encourages applications from people with indigenous backgrounds.

 To apply please click the 'Apply for this job' button below, providing your tailored cover letter, resume PLUS the names of two professional referees who have overseen your current or a recent role.