Chief Financial Officer

3 weeks ago

Ipswich, South Dakota, Australia Davidson Full time
Chief Financial Officer (JN Ipswich City, Australia

Chief Financial Officer – City of Ipswich

  • Strategic financial leadership role
  • Deliver exceptional outcomes for Council and the community
  • Attractive benefits and work-life balance

Ipswich is one of Queensland's fastest growing areas and oldest provincial cities. It is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and lively energy located only 40 minutes' drive from Brisbane. Ipswich City Council employs more than 1,500 people and services a rapidly growing and multicultural population of over 210,000 people.

Reporting to General Manager Corporate Services, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads Council's financial strategy and management, working collaboratively across all stakeholders in Council providing financial leadership and governance to ensure Council's long-term financial sustainability. As CFO you will lead the Council's finance team, with three direct reports and a broader team of approximately 50 staff. This role is key in fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement, particularly in the areas of financial reporting and visibility, budget planning processes and structure as well as fostering innovative solutions to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of Council. Providing expert advice on financial matters, this role requires someone who enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships across Council with a customer-centric and engaging approach.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a CFO or Senior Finance Manager, having led the finance function from within a complex business environment. Known for your ability to drive improved financial outcomes, performance, and reporting, you bring the ability to make complex data simple and motivate and engage teams and stakeholders towards a shared vision. To be successful in this role, you will bring an understanding of the complexity in which a local government authority operates, with an innovative and dynamic approach to finance. The preferred candidate will also hold a degree in Accounting or Business and a CPA or CA.

Applications close 5pm AEST Wednesday 2 April 2025. To apply, please click 'apply now' and upload your CV and Cover Letter. For any questions not outlined in the PD and for a confidential discussion, please contact Emma Wallace on Please note, the Total Remuneration Package (TRP) for this role is $206,700 to $265,800 inclusive of base salary, leave loading, superannuation, motor vehicle allowance.

Davidson acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.

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