Executive Director I Finance

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia mecwacare Full time $150,000 - $200,000 per year

The Role

As Executive Director – Finance and Enabling Services, you'll oversee the financial health and strategy of a business that has achieved remarkable success within Australia.

You'll lead a high-performing large team of finance professionals. Reporting directly to the Board and CEO your influence will extend across multiple business units, driving efficiency, profitability, and long-term sustainability.

Key Capabilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership:

  • Design and implement financial strategies that support the company's vision for growth.
  • Lead long-term financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for multi-unit operations.

Operational Excellence:

  • Oversee all financial functions, ensuring seamless operations and process optimisation.
  • Collaborate with the internal legal team to manage compliance, mitigate risks, and uphold governance standards.

Business Partnership:

  • Act as a key advisor to the Board and CEO, providing actionable insights to guide business decisions.
  • Drive initiatives related to capital investment, cost management, and new business opportunities.

Team Leadership and Development:

  • Inspire and develop a diverse team of finance professionals, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement.
  • Foster collaboration across onshore and offshore teams to achieve strategic objectives.

Growth and Innovation:

  • Leverage financial expertise to explore and implement growth opportunities across various industries.
  • Spearhead initiatives that position the business as a market leader in its sectors.

About You

  • A proven track record as a CFO or senior financial leader in a high-growth, complex business environment.
  • CPA qualifications and in-depth knowledge of Australian financial regulations.
  • Experience managing financial operations across diverse industries and business units.
  • Exceptional skills in strategic planning, financial modelling, and risk management.
  • A collaborative leader capable of managing large, multi-location teams, including offshore contractors.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities, with the capacity to influence at all levels.

About the Organisation

mecwacare is a proudly not-for-profit, non-denominational charitable organisation that has supported Victorians for more than 65 years. Guided by our values and driven by care, we deliver residential aged care, community and in-home nursing, and disability support services across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Founded in 1959 as the Malvern Elderly Citizens Welfare Association (MECWA) by a dedicated group of local volunteers, we became mecwacare in 2007 to reflect our growth into a leading provider of aged care and disability services. Today, we continue to honour our heritage while innovating to meet the needs of the people and communities we serve.

To Apply:

Click apply and submit your CV and a two-page letter addressing the "Key Capabilities". Successful candidate will have to have sufficient work rights in Australia and provide/undergo a satisfactory Police Check.

If you have any other questions, please contact Nyree Thomas on

Application closing date: 15-Sept-25

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