Strategic Finance Leader – Mission-Driven Diocese

Connected People; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 300,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive Assistant support

On-site parking

Relocation assistance

Career development

Job summary

Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is seeking an Executive Director, Finance to provide strategic financial leadership across the Diocese and its agencies. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will guide financial planning, reporting, budgeting and risk management within a complex multi-entity environment.

The role requires CA qualifications, postgraduate credentials or equivalent experience, and a track record of executive leadership in large not-for-profit or education organisations.

Qualifications

• Candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capability and ethical, collaborative leadership style.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills with executive teams and boards.
• Extensive experience in financial strategy, governance, reporting, budgeting and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support long-term sustainability and resource allocation.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the Managing Director, Bishop, Trustees and Leadership Group.
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and capital expenditure planning across the Diocese and agencies.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen governance, internal controls, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Drive improvements in financial systems, policies, processes and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Education

CA qualifications

Postgraduate qualifications or equivalent senior financial leadership experience

Job description

Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is seeking an Executive Director, Finance to provide strategic financial leadership across the Diocese and its agencies. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will guide financial planning, reporting, budgeting and risk management within a complex multi-entity environment.

The role requires CA qualifications, postgraduate credentials or equivalent experience, and a track record of executive leadership in large not-for-profit or education organisations.