Chief Finance Officer

As one of the Australia’s largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod’s recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals. Our client is seeking to engage a Chief Finance Officer on a contract for 3 months, with potential extension.

The primary responsibilities for this position are to:Consolidate and interpret financial data from various cost centres to ensure that accurate and timely business information is presented to management for timely decision making;Deliver timely and accurate monthly management reports, including detailed monthly reports for project teams;Oversee the production of Financial Statements; and

Build, lead and manage a small team setting a clear vision, direction and culture of accountability. WHAT YOU REQUIRE: The following capabilities form the criteria that are required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge:Demonstrated practical experience and leadership in financial and management accounting and/or financial planning and analysis.

Demonstrated experience in driving change and improving financial reporting systems and controls to support business operations. Demonstrated practical experience in business process improvements and adopting achievable modern accounting concepts. Behavioural Capabilities:Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage teams and maintain productive stakeholder relationships that is influential and collaborative in style.

Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the Department and Major Projects Canberra Values framework, workplace respect, equity and diversity framework, workplace health and safety best practice and industrial democracy principles and practice. Compliance Requirements / Qualifications: MandatoryRelevant tertiary qualifications in a business, commerce or accounting related discipline. Highly DesirableCIMA, CPA or ICA membership is highly desirable.

Eligibility Requirements:Successful applicant will be required to obtain a cleared police check. If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting “Apply for this job”. Alternatively, you can call Neville Smith on 02 6268 9*** or email *************@chandlermacleod.com for further discussion.

Please Note – The due date for this submission is 28/11/2023.   At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion