As a member of the Executive, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will provide timely and well-considered advice to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and the Board, on financial and operational issues.

The CFO will have responsibility for ensuring that the Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (PHN) meets all financial and compliance requirements to support the functioning of the organisation. The CFO will provide expert strategic financial and governance advice across all areas of the business and promote a culture of learning, transparency and accountability.

As a member of the Executive Team the CFO will be an experienced and efficient leader with excellent people skills, business acumen and exemplary work ethics.

Overall:

• Sustain and promote the long-term development of the organisation financially, operationally and strategically.
• Oversee the company’s finance function, and other operations as required, building a highly inclusive team culture to ensure organisational outcomes are met.
• Design and implement business strategies, financial models, forecasts, plans and procedures.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, including relevant skills or the ability to rapidly acquire skills relevant to role of Company Secretary (if required to perform in that role).
• Implement good governance practice and oversee compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication.
• Evaluate organisational performance by analysing and interpreting data
• Write and submit reports and briefs for the CEO and Board as appropriate.
• Function as an effective member of the Executive Team, to lead the organisation to achieve its strategic objectives

Professional

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting and/or Finance (preferably CPA qualified with a minimum of 5 years experience)
• Proven Experience in an Executive Leadership or relevant role.
• Experience in and/or qualifications in governance and compliance
• Demonstrable competency in business development and analysis.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in managing government contracts and procurement processes.
• Experience leading change in a growing organisation.
• Develop, implement, manage and monitor all financial, governance and risk activities.
• Seek avenues for efficient, transparent, governance, risk and financial management, which directly contributes to improved operations.
• Focus on ensuring risk frameworks are applied to all processes and effective mitigations incorporated.
• Create an engaged and passionate team of professionals.
• Significant experience in working with, advising and/or supporting Boards, preferably with non-profit exposure.

Agility

• Superior problem solving skills and the ability to negotiate successful outcomes in potentially challenging circumstances.
• Exceptional and solution focused, collaboration skills – the ability to work well with multiple stakeholders and team members to achieve successful outcomes.
• Motivating and humanistic leadership which inspires and empowers.
• Proved experience in managing organisational change.
• Capability to communicate successfully at a variety of levels, to create trusted partnerships and skills to complete a variety of complex projects and negotiations.
• Use information, data and relationships within your region to inform decision making.

Relationship building

• Excellent interpersonal skills, diplomacy and political nous.
• Influence and create partnerships with our stakeholders.
• Proven stakeholder relationship management.

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting and/or Finance (preferably CPA qualified with a minimum of 5 years experience)

1. 1.Proven Experience in as an Executive Leadership or relevant role, including relevant experience in and/or qualifications in finance, governance and compliance, particularly in the delivery of government contracts and commissioning services.
2. 2.Excellent financial acumen, including demonstrable competency in business development and analysis.
3. 3.Experience leading change in a growing organisation.
4. 4.Experience in developing, implementing, managing and monitoring all financial, governance and risk activities including the development of efficient, transparent, governance, risk and financial management, which directly contributes to improved operations.
5. 5.Capacity to manage and monitor risk, including the implementation of risk frameworks to operations and develop effective mitigation strategies
6. 6.Lead an engaged and passionate team of professionals.
7. 7.Experience in working with, advising and/or supporting Boards, preferably with non-profit exposure.

The Chief Financial Officer will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

Total salary range is $173,400 - $195,000 + Super

Position Description

Murrumbidgee PHN Website

Strategic Plan 2023 - 2027

Annual Reports

The closing date for applications is Monday 9 December 2024

The reference number to include in your application is H24_4968

Note: Please use the online platform to submit your application. It will not be accepted via email.

If you require assistance in submitting your application online, please get in touch with Executive Search Coordinator, Natasha Tirado M: +61 (0)468 301 310 / E: [email protected]

Your application must include:

1. 1.Cover letter addressed to the Principal Consultant;
2. 2.A written response addressing the key selection criteria; and
3. 3.An up to date copy of your Curriculum Vitae.

It Is standard practice for HardyGroup to acknowledge receipt of your application no later than the next business day. We request that if you do not receive the acknowledgement, you contact the search coordinator listed above as soon as possible after the 24-hour business period and arrange to resend your application if necessary.

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Sarah Buckler
​HardyGroup Principal Consultant

M. +61 (0)429 486 740

E. [email protected]