Strategic CFO — Growth, Sustainability & Performance

DealHub Ltd; City of Wyndham; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Superannuation

Job summary

Wyndham City Council is seeking a seasoned Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership and oversight for the organisation. Based in Werribee, the role reports to the Director Corporate Services and leads a 55-person Financial Services team while managing an $8Bn asset portfolio and almost $1Bn in revenue.

The CFO will drive long-term financial planning, governance, and sustainability initiatives to support Wyndham’s growth and 2050 vision, while delivering the Council’s

Qualifications

• Tertiary and/or postgraduate qualifications in Commerce, Business or a related discipline together with membership of a recognised accounting body such as CPA or CA.
• Significant experience in senior financial management, financial control and strategic planning within a large and complex organisation.
• Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams and delivering organisational transformation, service improvement and positive cultural change.
• Strong financial, commercial and strategic acumen, with experience developing long-term financial strategies and delivering sustainable outcomes.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, including the ability to provide a trusted voice for elected representatives, executive leaders and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic financial leadership and advice to Councillors, the CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Wyndham Senior Leadership Team.
• Leading Council's long-term financial planning, budgeting, financial reporting and sustainability initiatives.
• Providing strategic oversight of financial governance, business partnering and organisational decision-making across Council.
• Leading and developing a high-performing Financial Services team that delivers exceptional services and supports informed decision-making across Council.
• Building strong relationships with government agencies, financial institutions, service providers and other key stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic finance

Financial leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Commercial acumen

Education

Commerce/Business degree

CPA/CA membership

Job description

Wyndham City Council is seeking a seasoned Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership and oversight for the organisation. Based in Werribee, the role reports to the Director Corporate Services and leads a 55-person Financial Services team while managing an $8Bn asset portfolio and almost $1Bn in revenue.

The CFO will drive long-term financial planning, governance, and sustainability initiatives to support Wyndham’s growth and 2050 vision, while delivering the Council’s