Head Of Crawford Forensic Accounting Services (Cfas)

• Provide strategic leadership, vision, and innovation to the Crawford Forensic Accounting team
• Work with an exceptional and high-performing CFAS team
• Attractive total remuneration package commensurate with experience

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Forensic Accounting senior leader, who will step into the role of Head of Crawford Forensic Accounting Services (CFAS).  

You will be an established senior leader who will ensure the successful service delivery of day-to-day operations as well as the strategic priorities of the CFAS team, where you will be well supported by a highly engaged Specialty leadership team. 

You will be an effective and inspirational leader that strives for continued development (of self and others) and has a demonstrable record of developing new business opportunities and has a strong market presence.

Please note: we are open to applications from candidates who are situated outside of Sydney, preferably Melbourne or Brisbane.

About You

You will be a collaborative, articulate relationship-builder, whose success is firmly vested in market-proven business aptitude and your innate ability to connect with people. 

In addition, the following skills and attributes will help you be successful in this role:

• Strong leadership capability demonstrated through effective people management skills, problem-solving, analytical and conceptual skills
• Strong relationship and stakeholder management skills with the ability to develop and maintain strategic networks and influence and negotiate across a diverse range of stakeholders
• A recognised profile within the CFAS and GTS/Specialty area with a reputation for excellence
• Chartered Accountant and/or AICLA qualified
• Experience of achieving financial targets in a complex environment
• Strong technical background
• Experience of project management methodology
• Experience of delivering change programmes
• Strongly customer-focused, always to ensure development and maintenance of client relationships
• Demonstrates high levels of personal integrity and professionalism
• Team player; able to exchange information and knowledge at all levels
• Be solutions focussed in order to deliver against targets

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and deliver a CFAS strategic plan that drives the business forward and creates a culture of inclusion and ownership for all members of the CFAS Team 
• Management of financial performance of CFAS
• Management of the annual budgets for CFAS
• Lead the Australian CFAS team, being an advocate for the client and the customer within the team
• Maintain and develop a culture of high-level technical expertise and standards
• Be active in the market to generate new business 
• Be a thought leader within the industry relative to insurance Forensic Accounting Services
• Drive active and timely resolution of complaints, in accordance with Company procedures
• Actively work with Peers in Specialty to identify a collaboratively work on market leading solutions.
• Delivery of a dynamic CFAS strategic plan that will engage with all members of the Team 
• Promote a collaborative sharing culture within the Team and the wider business
• Drive growth of the CFAS business and a create a market leading position for Crawford in Australia 
• Proactive management of a large and varied team, ensuring high performance levels and employee development that creates succession and supports the achievement of the business objectives
• Help drive the financial performance of the CFAS Division; and support the delivery of the Australian business financial targets
• Ensure up-to-date knowledge of the financial lines market in Australia 
• Identify trends, gaps and opportunities, and drive regular reviews of business opportunities
• Work with the Business Development Team to identify new opportunities with Brokers and insurers as well as corporates and ensure all issues are dealt with to the satisfaction of all parties

Crawford is committed to being an inclusive workplace that employs and retains the best and most diverse talent. We value diversity of thought, experience and perspective and aim to create a workplace where our people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, or ethnicity.

It is the policy of Crawford & Company that all successful employees consent to a national police check. To be eligible to apply, you must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency status.

Interested? please submit a short cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the role along with your resume.