Chief Financial Officer

estara; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 440,000; Full time

Job summary

estara, South Australia’s specialist provider for disability services, is seeking a CFO to drive strategic financial leadership and commercial growth. Reporting to the CEO, you will oversee Finance, ICT, Risk and Governance, leading a seven‑strong team and guiding mergers, business cases and new service models to sustain growth and impact.

You will bring senior financial leadership with strong commercial acumen, CA/CPA credentials, and experience influencing at Board level.

Qualifications

• Significant senior financial leadership experience in a complex organisation.
• Commercial capability with growth/diversification experience.
• Direct mergers and acquisitions experience, including due diligence and integration risk assessment.
• Strong financial modelling and robust business case development skills.
• Experience in governance, risk management, financial controls and Board reporting.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence performance and change.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance, ICT, Risk and Governance with a team of seven, including Finance/ICT Managers.
• Evaluate, progress mergers and acquisitions, and identify revenue diversification opportunities.
• Develop robust business cases and explore new service models and commercial opportunities.
• Set financial strategy, oversight of investments, and drive technology-enabled efficiencies.
• Support organisational performance and prepare governance reporting to the Board.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Commercial growth & diversification

Mergers & acquisitions

Financial modelling & business cases

Governance & risk management

Board reporting

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Job description

• Lead commercial strategy, growth and financial sustainability
• Making a meaningful difference.

estara, formerly known as PQSA and HomeCare+, is South Australia's specialist provider of services for people living with spinal cord injury, neurological and related disabilities. Built on more than 60 years of expertise, estara empowers people and their communities to adapt and thrive through specialised supports, expert guidance and strong community connections. With more than 600 employees across metropolitan and regional South Australia, estara is strengthening its foundations for the future through a significant transformation program focused on capability, sustainability and service excellence.

estara is looking for a CFO who can see beyond traditional financial stewardship to identify commercial opportunities, influence strategic decisions and drive sustainable business performance.

Reporting to the CEO, you will be a trusted adviser to the CEO, Board and Executive Leadership Team, providing strategic financial and commercial leadership across Finance, ICT, Risk and Governance. You will lead a team of seven, including the Finance Manager and ICT Manager.

A key focus will be evaluating and progressing mergers and acquisitions, identifying opportunities to diversify revenue, developing robust business cases and exploring new service models and commercial opportunities. You will also lead financial strategy, investment oversight, technology-enabled efficiencies and organisational performance.

About you

You are an experienced executive finance leader who combines strong technical financial capability with commercial acumen, strategic judgement and the confidence to influence at Board and executive level.

You will bring:

• Significant senior financial leadership experience in a complex organisation.
• Demonstrated commercial capability and experience identifying growth and diversification opportunities.
• Direct mergers and acquisitions experience, including financial due diligence and assessment of integration risks.
• Strong financial modelling, business case development and strategic planning skills.
• Experience in governance, risk management, financial controls and Board reporting.
• The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence organisational performance and change.

Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline, together with CA, CPA or equivalent professional accreditation, are essential.

Experience in disability, health or community services would be advantageous, but is not essential. Estara is interested in attracting outstanding commercial finance leaders who can bring fresh perspectives and the capability to support its future direction.

The opportunity

This is an opportunity to join an organisation at an important point in its development and help translate stronger financial foundations into commercial opportunity, innovation and sustainable growth.

You will have the scope to influence organisational strategy, shape new business opportunities and contribute to an organisation committed to improving outcomes for people with disability and their families.