The Role
Overview
This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to lead the finance function of an organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing long-term financial strategies, annual budgets, and 10-year plans.
Main Responsibilities
* Financial Planning: Develop and implement long-term financial strategies, annual budgets, and 10-year plans.
* Financial Operations: Oversee core financial operations including payroll, rates, accounts payable/receivable, financial reporting, and audit compliance.
* Financial Advice: Provide strategic financial advice to senior management and the governing body, ensuring strong governance and risk management.
* Team Management: Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team fostering a culture of performance and accountability.
* Community Engagement: Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, ensuring high-quality service delivery and engagement.
Key skills and qualifications include:
* Proven experience in financial management, preferably in a public sector context.
* Strong leadership and team management skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Able to provide strategic financial advice and guidance to senior management and the governing body.
* Able to develop and implement long-term financial strategies and plans.
* Able to oversee core financial operations, including payroll, rates, accounts payable/receivable, financial reporting, and audit compliance.