Executive Assistant to CFO

2 months ago


Sydney, Australia Boutique Consulting Full time
  • Admin / Secretarial / Office Support
  • Executive Assistant
  • Sydney
  • Permanent / Full Time

23/10/2024

  • 1:1 Executive Assistant role | Projects and busniess stratergies
  • Collaborative and dynamic Executive Assistant team
  • $120,000 + Super + bonus + onsite parking | Inner west location

About the Company
Our client is a leading banking services organisation, headquartered in Sydney's Inner West and operating nationally, they support a diverse range of clients across Australia. Their successes include multiple awards for sustainability, member advocacy, and community impact, reflecting their commitment to banking. The company fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-focused culture where employees are empowered to make a difference. With ambitious plans for the future, they are focusing on expanding their services, enhancing digital transformation, and driving sustainability initiatives.

Your Role

As an experienced Executive Assistant supporting the Chief Financial Officer, you will ensure seamless daily operations and enable the CFO to focus on strategic objectives. This dynamic role offers varied responsibilities, including managing senior stakeholder interactions, project management, and handling confidential information. The successful candidate will join a finance team of 60, where collaboration, learning, and professional development are key priorities.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the CFO, managing calendars, inboxes, and correspondence.
  • Organise and prepare materials for meetings, including agendas and presentations.
  • Coordinate quarterly town halls, finance leadership meetings, and departmental events.
  • Arrange travel logistics for the CFO and finance team leaders.
  • Support key projects by tracking progress, meeting deadlines, and ensuring follow-up actions.
  • Assists the executive in identifying potential issues, proposing solutions, and making informed decisions by providing relevant information and context.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements on behalf of the Executive including booking airfares, hotels, taxis/cars and preparation of travel itineraries

Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate is a proactive professional with a background in executive support, ideally within the financial services sector. Possessing strong organisational skills, adaptable to change, and excel at handling multiple tasks while maintaining the utmost confidentiality. Excellent communication abilities are essential for building relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders.

  • 4  years of experience in an Executive Assistant role, supporting senior executives or at a c-suite level.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with experience preparing presentations.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
  • Experience in the financial services industry.
  • Familiarity with project management tools and communication platforms.
  • A degree in business administration, communications, or a related field.

Benefits and Culture
Employees enjoy working here because of the strong focus on professional development and a supportive work environment.

  • Competitive salary and financial incentives.
  • Discounts on financial products and services.
  • Modern office space with hybrid working arrangements.
  • Career development programmes and leadership pathways.
  • Flexible working options to support a healthy work-life balance.


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