Financial Controller | Deputy CFO & Finance Partner

Central Gippsland Health Service; Sale; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Job summary

Central Gippsland Health Service (CGH) in Sale, VIC, is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the finance team and ensure financial integrity and sustainability across CGH’s campuses. You will act as the Deputy CFO, provide strategic financial advice to the executive team, and oversee financial reporting, controls, and compliance with relevant legislation.

The role involves partnering with clinical and operational leaders, coordinating internal and external audits, and managing capital

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team with succession planning and a culture of service and improvement.
• Act as Deputy CFO and deputise at Executive and Board Sub-Committees as required.
• Lead Finance Partnering with operational leaders to improve financial literacy and accountability for performance.
• Ensure compliance with Standing Directions 2018, FMA 1994, DH (Vic) policies and related rules.
• Oversee external and internal audit programs, coordinate deliverables and implement recommendations.
• Maintain compliance with Aged Care Act provisions, including ACFR and audits for CGH.
• Oversee patient billing, debt management, and interfaces with PAS and feeder systems.
• Lead capital accounting (AASB 116/136/13), WIP, asset register, stock takes, impairments and revaluations.
• Oversee BAS, FBT, superannuation obligations and other statutory submissions.
• Salary packaging, Employee Assistance Program, Social Club management.

Job description

Central Gippsland Health Service (CGH) in Sale, VIC, is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the finance team and ensure financial integrity and sustainability across CGH’s campuses. You will act as the Deputy CFO, provide strategic financial advice to the executive team, and oversee financial reporting, controls, and compliance with relevant legislation.

The role involves partnering with clinical and operational leaders, coordinating internal and external audits, and managing capital