Public Sector CFO & Strategic Finance Leader

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Government Services (DGS) in Victoria, Australia, seeks a strategic Chief Financial Officer to lead financial management for the department. You will shape budget strategy, sign statutory accounts, and advise Ministers, the Secretary and the Executive Board on financial matters.

Reporting to the COO, the CFO will oversee finance shared services, ensure compliance with Financial Management Act 1994 and Standing Directions 2018, and drive performance through senior stakeholder

Qualifications

• Extensive finance and executive leadership experience in public/private sectors.
• Demonstrated expertise in public sector financial management and statutory reporting.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, resource allocation and financial sustainability.
• Ability to navigate complex multi-stakeholder environments with sound judgement.
• Excellent communication and engagement with Ministers, boards and senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to model constructive behaviours and lead high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management of the department and sign off statutory accounts.
• Set budget strategy and ensure alignment with policy priorities.
• Oversee finance shared services and service levels with risk and compliance.
• Provide principal financial advice to Ministers, the Secretary and the Executive Board.
• Ensure compliance with Financial Management Act 1994, Standing Directions 2018, and relevant standards.

Skills

Strategic finance leadership

Public sector budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Executive stakeholder engagement

Financial governance

Education

Accounting degree

CPA/CAANZ membership

Job description

The Department of Government Services (DGS) in Victoria, Australia, seeks a strategic Chief Financial Officer to lead financial management for the department. You will shape budget strategy, sign statutory accounts, and advise Ministers, the Secretary and the Executive Board on financial matters.

Reporting to the COO, the CFO will oversee finance shared services, ensure compliance with Financial Management Act 1994 and Standing Directions 2018, and drive performance through senior stakeholder