Chief Financial Officer

Caring Lotus 

We are providers of care and disability support services in the western suburbs of Melbourne and Geelong region helping our clients become more independent and satisfied with their quality of life.

The core values of Caring Lotus are what drive our caring, dedicated, and committed team. We are committed to understanding the unique needs of each of our NDIS clients. That passion for caring and improving disability support services is what drives us every day.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Full time or Part time Considered 

The Chief Financial Officer(CFO) has primary responsibility for the planning, implementation, and management of all the finance activities of the organisation, including business planning, budgeting, forecasting and compliance with all statutory obligations. The CFO ensures the provision of effective fiscal management services, including financial forecasting, management of financial risks, accurate record-keeping, and financial reporting, contemporary financial management principles, Australian accounting standards and relevant operational and funding guidelines. It also provides expertfinancial advice to the CEO and General Manager. The position contributes significantly to the achievement of the organisation’s strategic goals and strategies and is a key player in the effective management of external relationships. 

The position will build and sustain relationships with a network of key people internally and externally, to the benefit of business and service development, and communicate the strategic direction into operational goals whilst creating a shared sense of purpose within the organisation.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated extensive experience in financial and budget management, financial modelling and an ability to support the preparation of funding proposals and contribute to the creation of new venture and developmental projects
• Excellent leadership ability, people management, time management and organisational skills, particularly in a care services environment, including demonstrated compassionate and empathetic people skills and a commitment to client service
• Excellent communication, relationship building, negotiation and networking skills combined with significant ability to develop sound working partnerships with key stakeholders
• Experience in the preparation and implementation of strategic and operational planning and business reporting as well as the preparation of proposals for government and other funding bodies 
• Confident and experienced in the use of desktop productivity tools and systems including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Outlook/Express
• Experience is Xero is essential 
• A working knowledge of the statutory requirements of the sector including relevant guidelines and standards and thorough knowledge of contemporary financial management practice
• Previous experience or exposure to scale financial modelling for growth 
• Previous staff management 
• Experience in care service sector managing client billings, debtors and trade creditors
• Regular liaison with external Accountant 
• Xero Payroll Management

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND EMPLOYMENT CHECKS

• Pre-Employment screening, must hold a valid WCCC and NDIS Screening Check 
• Tertiary qualifications in Business Accounting or Finance
• Professional qualifications in Accounting (CPA or CA)
• Current Drivers Licence