Strategic Head of Finance & Transformation | Hybrid

Kangan Institute

Melbourne

Hybrid

AUD 220,000 - 240,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Bendigo Kangan Institute seeks a strategic Head of Finance to lead enterprise-wide financial stewardship and transformation, ensuring sustainability while supporting life-changing education outcomes. You will report to the Chief Commercial and Financial Officer and manage a team of about 23 professionals across Victoria with travel across campuses.

You will modernise systems, strengthen business partnering, and guide senior leadership through complex financial decisions, ensuring governance and

Qualifications

Senior finance leadership experience within a complex, regulated or multi-stakeholder organisation.
Proven success leading finance transformation and systems implementation.
Strong financial governance, controls, audit and compliance expertise.
Experience partnering with Executive and Board-level stakeholders and influencing decisions.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management skills.
Proven ability to develop, coach and lead high-performing teams.
Strong commercial acumen with experience in investment planning and performance analysis.
A collaborative and adaptable leadership style, with the ability to lead effectively through change and ambiguity.
Experience within TAFE, higher education, vocational education, government or public sector environments will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

Lead the Institute's financial management, planning, forecasting, budgeting and resource allocation activities.
Provide financial advice and insights to the Executive team and senior stakeholders.
Oversee and drive finance transformation initiatives, including systems modernisation, process improvement, automation and enhanced reporting.
Strengthen financial governance, controls, compliance and risk management frameworks.
Embed a proactive business partnering model that supports organisational performance and accountability.
Build financial and commercial capability across the organisation through coaching, guidance and trusted partnerships.
Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a collaborative, customer-focused and continuous improvement culture.
Partner with operational leaders to identify opportunities, manage risk and improve financial outcomes.
Influence strategic decision-making through commercial analysis, business cases, investment planning and performance insights.
Foster strong relationships with government agencies, auditors, regulators and other key external stakeholders.