Chief Financial Officer
Core
Lead financial strategy, sustainability, and governance for a regional Australian city council, overseeing finance, procurement, and project management functions.
Role type
Executive-level Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Builds
Long-term financial plans, budgets, capital works programs, and evidence-based decision-making frameworks for a municipal organization.
Domain
Public sector / Local Government / Municipal Finance
Required skills
Long-term financial planning, budgeting, financial modelling, treasury management, statutory reporting, procurement strategy, capital works governance, team leadership, legislative interpretation
Preferred skills
Political navigation, change management, stakeholder engagement, culture building
Technologies
Australian Accounting Standards, Integrated Planning and Reporting frameworks, Local Government Act 1993
Responsibilities
Lead financial sustainability and fiscal management agenda; oversee strategic financial operations including rating, revenue, and debt; govern the capital works program through the Project Management Office; lead the Finance, Procurement, and PMO teams.
Seniority
Executive, strategic leadership