Strategic CFO (Public Sector) Driving Community Growth

Rotorua Lakes Council; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotorua Lakes Council seeks an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join the Executive Team and steer financial sustainability, strategic direction, and long-term success for one of New Zealand\'s iconic regions. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will partner with the Executive Team and influence decisions affecting ~78,000 residents and many visitors.

As CFO, you will lead the Finance function, drive financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, risk, compliance, assurance, and

Qualifications

• Lead Finance function and provide organisation-wide leadership across financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, risk, compliance, assurance, and long-term planning.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial excellence and trusted advice to the Executive Team.
• Oversee long-term financial strategy, capital planning, and financing approaches.
• Establish governance frameworks and performance measures to support community outcomes.

Skills

Chartered Accountant

Executive leadership

Financial strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Public sector finance

Education

Chartered Accountant certification

Job description

Rotorua Lakes Council seeks an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join the Executive Team and steer financial sustainability, strategic direction, and long-term success for one of New Zealand\'s iconic regions. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will partner with the Executive Team and influence decisions affecting ~78,000 residents and many visitors.

As CFO, you will lead the Finance function, drive financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, risk, compliance, assurance, and