Chief Financial Officer

• Exciting leadership opportunity
• Fantastic lifestyle opportunity in regional WA
• Excellent remuneration package including housing

A fantastic opportunity has been presented to work within the leadership team as the CFO at The Shire of Ashburton, based in Tom Price, Western Australia. This is not only a great opportunity to grow your leadership skills and expand your career, but also a chance to enjoy a great lifestyle, travel and have tourist experiences right on your doorstep. The Shire of Ashburton is the gateway to the Pilbara region of North West Australia, and includes the four towns of Tom Price, Onslow, Paraburdoo and Pannawonica. The world renowned Karijini National Park and Millstream Chichester National Park boasts spectacular gorges, deep red earth and are some of the oldest formations in the world. The coastline takes in the Mackerel Islands, with turquoise water and opportunities for best fishing and snorkelling. At nearly half the size of the state of Victoria, the Shire boasts some of the world's largest open cut mines, largest pastoral leases and cattle stations and a thriving resources industry all set against a beautiful and ancient landscape.
The organisation's value is innovative services and is always looking for individuals who can contribute to achieving outstanding community outcomes in a variety of roles from engineering to events, marketing to maintenance. A rare opportunity has presented itself to appoint an experienced Senior Manager to the role of Chief Financial Officer.
Reporting to the Director Corporate Services key responsibilities include:

• Managing the financial planning and reporting function for the Shire of Ashburton whilst effectively managing the finance function and providing strategic advice to the CEO, Executive Leadership team and Council regarding the Shire's financial position and performance to enable a financially compliant and sustainable Local Government.
• Ensure Council's Integrated Planning Framework requirements are met relating to annual budget and Long-Term Financial Plan.
• Work in consultation and collaboration with all internal budget Responsible Officers to educate and support annual budget processes.
• Provide a comprehensive financial and management accounting service to all functional areas of Council.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure appropriate financial corporate policies, directives and procedures are maintained across the organisation.
• Manage, and oversee finance staff to ensure the effective and safe provision of departmental services and operations, including, but not limited to responsibility for recruitment and selection, induction, training, performance monitoring, delegation and project oversight, team effectiveness and organisational cultural alignment.
• Monitor relevant legislation and policies to ensure Council's ongoing compliance and ensure financial audit requirements are met.
• Contribute to managing financial risk and risk policies of the organisation.

To be successful in this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in Business or Accounting or substantial relevant experience working in a similar role. Ideally you will be CA or CPA qualified and an understanding of the Local Government sector. It is essential you have worked with significant budgets, have demonstrated experience in developing business strategies to improve financial position and performance and a high-level computer proficiency, including advanced Excel.

You will be a motivated leader with exceptional communication, engagement, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. You will be solution focused collaborator with the ability to effectively influence and negotiate. Your strategic and analytical mindset combined with your strong customer service ethos and business acumen will ensure the provision of effective, timely, and compliant finance services for the Council.

To download a Candidate Information Pack or to apply to this exciting opportunity within a highly regarded and progressive Council, please visit mcarthur.com.au and reference job number J5611.

Confidential phone enquiries are welcome by contacting Cat Carroll at McArthur on 0415 453 800.

Applications Close 5pm Monday the 1st July 2024.