Chief Financial Officer - Brimbank City Council

Davidson; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government in Victoria is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy and transformation. The ideal candidate has a CA/CPA qualification and significant experience in senior financial management. Responsibilities include nurturing a high-performing finance team and developing a sustainable financial strategy. Join us to be part of a diverse and impactful municipality committed to community well-being and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a large, complex customer-focused organization.
• Significant experience in senior financial management.
• Ability to identify improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop the financial sustainability strategy.
• Lead financial transformation within budget.
• Provide leadership to the finance team.

Skills

Financial leadership

Stakeholder management

High-performing team cultivation

Political nous

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

Chief Financial Officer - Brimbank City Council

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Brimbank City Council is a large dynamic local government area in Melbourne's west, encompassing suburbs such as Sunshine, St Albans, and Keilor. As one of Victoria's most culturally diverse municipalities, it is home to a vibrant community representing over 160 nationalities. The council is committed to community well-being, social justice, climate emergency, transforming Brimbank, with major investments in services, infrastructure, parks, and public spaces. Strategically positioned as a key hub for transport and industry, Brimbank is primed for growth and innovation.

As a key member of the Council's Senior leadership team, the CFO will work collaboratively with the wider organisation's leadership group to shape a strategic vision of financial strength and sustainability. Reporting to the Director Corporate Services, the CFO will provide supportive leadership to a professional team and ensure a true business partnering approach is embedded across the organisation. This role will lead the development of the financial sustainability strategy and play a key role in the delivery of the Council's technology change program, ensuring the transformation is delivered within budget. As the CFO, you will create a positive and empowered workforce that embraces a progressive approach to providing high-quality finance and related support across the organisation with a customer-centric mindset.

To be considered for this opportunity, we are seeking a contemporary financial leader who is CA/CPA qualified and who has experience working in a large, complex customer focused organisation. You have significant experience in senior financial management, leading teams, setting priorities, and driving performance. You demonstrate contemporary thinking, political nous and are adept at forming credible and collaborative relationships with your key stakeholders including elected members, CEO and executive. You are known for your ability to identify improvement opportunities and your exceptional leadership with a proven ability to cultivate high performing teams.

Davidson acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.

To apply, please click 'apply now' and upload your CV and Cover Letter. For a copy or the PD or for a confidential discussion, please contact Vanessa Huxley on 0417 708 112 or email: [e-mail]

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, General Business, and Management

• Industries

  Government Administration

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