Chief Financial Officer

5 days ago

Blackburn, Victoria, Australia Tearfund Australia Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

A Chief Financial Officer role combining practice with purpose, passion and the potential to change lives

Be at the heart of strategic decision-making and contribute to a culture of integrity and impact as part of a supportive and highly motivated Executive Team

About the role:

This is not your typical NFP finance role. As CFO, you will be central to Tearfund's executive team having input into strategy, providing reporting and insights which shape decision-making and implementation. You'll be hands-on, rolling up your sleeves to lead the finance team, risk, compliance, asset management and board engagement. You'll be part of a capable and supportive Executive Team who enjoy the journey together.

With a new strategy in development, Tearfund is entering an exciting phase of growth and development and seeking a values-aligned and motivated CFO to help lead this next season. If you're someone who thrives on meaningful and interesting work (including international finance) and enjoy leading an experienced and purposeful finance and administration team, this offers a real opportunity to make a lasting impact for years to come.

Position Location:

A mix of in office at Blackburn, Melbourne
and hybrid work-from-home opportunities (depending on business needs)

About Tearfund:

Tearfund partners with Christians in Australia and around the world as changemakers to tackle the root causes of poverty, release hope, champion justice and equip communities to flourish. To work at Tearfund is to live out your vocation; a space where your faith, passion for justice and skills intersect. Tearfund offers you the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise as a partner in tackling the root causes of poverty, releasing hope, championing justice and equipping communities to flourish. As part of the Tearfund team, you are part of a movement which works toward a just and compassionate world in which all people can achieve their God-given potential.

Tearfund offers an incredibly friendly and flexible work environment, salary packaging and other employee benefits, and the opportunity to grow and explore in your faith and justice journey.

What you will need:

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications (CPA/CA qualified)
  • Commitment to and ability to articulate and model Tearfund Australia's Christian values and ethos.
  • An understanding of contemporary finance and accounting issues and practices
  • Well-developed strategic thinking and analytical skills.
  • Strong initiative and drive, a record of agility, innovation and achievement with ability to influence change and respond to changes in external or internal requirements (i.e. re-engineer business processes).
  • Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

For the full Position Description

including the closing date, please refer to the

listing

on our

careers page
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.

How to apply:

To apply, send your CV to us via

In a short cover letter or video, tell us three things:

  1. Why Tearfund - How do your values align with ours?
  2. Why the role resonates with you
  3. How your experience aligns with the role requirements

NOTE: Short-listing with candidates will commence prior to the closure of this role, so please do not delay submitting your application.

Enquiries

: Please contact

Karen Naylor (People & Culture Director)

on Ph:

Tearfund Australia's recruitment and selection procedures and checks reflect our commitment to the well-being and protection of children and vulnerable adults. Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, such as a National Police Check and/or a Working With Children Check.
You also need to have the right to work in Australia and the ability to speak English well.

We seek to be a diverse workplace, in which people of many cultural and linguistic backgrounds, genders, ages and abilities work together and are equally appreciated and respected. People with disabilities and neurodiverse abilities, are encouraged to apply for Tearfund roles and can receive assistance with aspects of the recruitment process, by contacting our People and Culture Partner, Stephanie via

or on

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