Chief Financial Officer, CFO

3 weeks ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Attenti Consulting Full time

We have an excellent contract opportunity for a talented and driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at a Central Government department.

As a full member of the main board, your remit will be to provide strategic leadership and management of all financial, commercial, and economic activities. The department is going through a period of significant transformation and the incumbent will ensure robust financial stewardship, effective governance, and value-for-money decision-making, enabling the department to achieve its key objectives.

Key responsibilities of the role:

  • Leading the Finance and Commercial functions
  • Providing strategic financial guidance to the CEO and Executive Team
  • Driving continuous improvement in financial operations, systems, and service delivery.
  • Champion value-for-money and evidence-based decision-making in all major initiatives.

Essential experience

  • Senior financial leadership gained in a complex organisation. Some of your experience will have been gained in the public sector
  • Shaping and delivering strategic direction
  • Proven track record in financial management and delivering value for money
  • Deep knowledge of financial control, reporting, and performance management
  • Strong understanding of Managing Public Money and government functional standards
  • Strong, visible, and inclusive leadership at board level
  • Strategic, analytical, and critical thinking
  • Leading multi-disciplinary teams through change
  • Building and managing diverse stakeholder relationships
  • Clear communication of complex financial concepts

Essential Qualifications

  • Fully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, or equivalent)

This contract is inside scope of IR35 and offered on a hybrid working model (2 days office / 3 days WFH).

If you require further information, please contact (url removed)

Attenti Consulting is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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