Head of Finance & Transformation — Hybrid Leader

Bendigo Kangan Institute; Melbourne, Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Free onsite parking

EV fleet access

Professional development

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Bendigo Kangan Institute is seeking an accomplished Head of Finance to provide enterprise-wide leadership for financial stewardship, performance and transformation. You will oversee a finance team of ~23 and partner with the Executive to translate complex financial information into actionable insights that drive accountability and growth.

You will drive finance transformation, modernising systems and processes, strengthening governance and business partnering while supporting growth across

Qualifications

• Senior finance leadership experience in a complex, regulated or multi-stakeholder organisation.
• Proven track record leading finance transformation, systems implementation and continuous improvement.
• Strong governance, controls, audit and compliance expertise.
• Experience partnering with Executive and Board-level stakeholders.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Proven ability to develop, coach and lead high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Institute's financial management, planning, forecasting, budgeting and resource allocation.
• Provide financial advice and insights to the Executive team and senior stakeholders.
• Oversee finance transformation initiatives, including systems modernisation and automation.
• Strengthen financial governance, controls and risk management frameworks.
• Embed a proactive business partnering model to support performance.
• Build financial and commercial capability through coaching and trusted partnerships.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team with a collaborative culture.
• Partner with operational leaders to identify opportunities and manage risk.
• Influence strategic decision-making through business cases and investment planning.
• Foster relationships with government agencies, auditors, regulators and external stakeholders.

Skills

Senior finance leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Education

Accounting/Finance degree with CPA/CA

Job description

Bendigo Kangan Institute is seeking an accomplished Head of Finance to provide enterprise-wide leadership for financial stewardship, performance and transformation. You will oversee a finance team of ~23 and partner with the Executive to translate complex financial information into actionable insights that drive accountability and growth.

You will drive finance transformation, modernising systems and processes, strengthening governance and business partnering while supporting growth across