Strategic CFO | Executive Finance Leader (Remote Flex)

Huon Valley; Huonville; Hybrid; AUD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Huon Valley Council is seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to lead Finance, Rates & Revenue, and Procurement. The role shapes the financial future through strategic leadership, audit readiness and stakeholder engagement.

Expect a five-year executive contract with work-from-home flexibility and a negotiable remuneration package starting at $175,000 plus super and a vehicle with private use. The CFO will report to the CEO, guiding financial strategy, treasury, and reporting, while

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or commerce; CPA or CA membership.
• Proven experience leading finance teams, statutory reporting and audit processes.
• Strong long-term financial planning and budgeting skills in a complex environment.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into visual insights for decision-making.
• Curiosity to challenge the status quo, balancing innovation and cost savings.
• Experience leading organisational change with a collaborative, customer-centric approach.
• Knowledge of the Tasmanian local government framework, or willingness to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Set Council’s financial direction and be accountable for its long-term financial sustainability, as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
• Provide fearless, accurate and timely financial advice to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, Mayor and Councillors.
• Hold executive accountability for the annual budget, capital works budget and Long Term Financial Plan, aligning financial resources with Council-wide goals.
• Oversee Council’s treasury, investment and borrowing strategy.
• Be Council’s principal liaison with the Tasmanian Audit Office and Audit Panel, and accountable for the annual financial statements and meeting all audit requirements.
• Drive innovation and change across Council’s finances, using data and automation to find new value and free up time for strategic work.
• Provide executive leadership across Financial Services, Rates & Revenue and Procurement, developing their managers and positioning finance as a trusted partner to the business.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Executive communication

Change management

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder engagement

Audit & statutory reporting

Education

Accounting/finance/commerce degree

CPA or CA membership

Job description

Huon Valley Council is seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to lead Finance, Rates & Revenue, and Procurement. The role shapes the financial future through strategic leadership, audit readiness and stakeholder engagement.

Expect a five-year executive contract with work-from-home flexibility and a negotiable remuneration package starting at $175,000 plus super and a vehicle with private use. The CFO will report to the CEO, guiding financial strategy, treasury, and reporting, while