Director of Finance

Seeking a senior finance leader to join an organisation in a key leadership role on a 3-month contract, commencing as soon as possible. The successful candidate must be a qualified accountant who is commercially minded and has experience managing large teams.

Responsibilities

• Provides senior leadership across Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Procurement teams, driving performance, accountability, and alignment with organisational objectives
• Engages and motivates teams to deliver against strategic priorities while fostering a high-performance and values-driven culture
• Oversees financial reporting, including preparation and approval of annual financial statements in line with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Drives continuous improvement in financial management, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting to enhance accuracy, timeliness, and decision-making
• Ensures effective financial governance, including maintenance of compliance frameworks and internal control environments
• Acts as a key liaison for internal and external audit processes and supports governance and assurance activities
• Leads risk management and compliance frameworks, ensuring organisation-wide understanding and adherence to policies and obligations
• Oversees procurement and contract management frameworks to ensure compliance, efficiency, and value-for-money outcomes
• Embeds best-practice procurement and risk processes across the organisation to improve service delivery and operational effectiveness
• Partners with senior stakeholders to provide expert advice across finance, risk, compliance, and procurement matters, supporting strategic and operational decision-making
• Leads improvements in finance, risk, and business systems to enhance reporting capability and organisational performance

Skills Required

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Business, or a related discipline
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA/CA) or equivalent postgraduate studies desirable
• Extensive senior-level experience in finance, commercial operations, or business services, ideally within complex or project-based environments
• Strong leadership capability with proven experience managing teams and driving performance outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

To apply please click apply or call Eirini Vrodos on 08 8216 3531 for a confidential discussion.