Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Salary:
80 - 100
/ Hour
Contract Type:
Contract
Location:
Sydney - NSW
Industry:
Professional
Reference:
3991210
Contact Name:
Caitlin
Contact Email:
cmerrin@publicsectorpeople.com.au
Date Published:
02-Dec-2025
Public Sector People have partnered with a Sydney council to recruit for a Chief Financial Officer, to cover a 3-6 month period.
This is a 3–6-month contract to start ASAP and there is the potential for this to become a permanent role.
Key responsibilities:
Direct reports - 4
Indirect reports - 19
Essential selection criteria:
For a confidential discussion, please send an updated resume to Caitlin Merrin at cmerrin@publicsectorpeople.com.au with an appropriate time to call.
The council is keen to move quickly, so if you are interested, then please apply now!
This is a 3–6-month contract to start ASAP and there is the potential for this to become a permanent role.
Key responsibilities:
- Developing financial reporting systems and prepare financial reports that meet best practice and satisfy legislative obligations. To assist in the development of financial planning models relevant for asset management and effective decision making. To contribute to the ongoing development of financial information in line with changing internal and external requirements.
- Planning, implementing and managing all financial activities of Council including the evaluation of financial performance to improve financial and business processes and delivery of cost efficiency.
- Undertaking specific projects on behalf of the Director Corporate Services and the General Manager and to report to the Director Corporate Services, Executive Leadership Team and Senior Leadership Team on the budget process, variance and correlation of the budget to Councils' strategic objectives.
- Supervision and general management of the functions of the Financial Services Branch.
Direct reports - 4
Indirect reports - 19
Essential selection criteria:
- Local Government CFO experience
- Ability to start ASAP
- Tertiary qualifications in finance/accounting related area
- Accredited Certified Practicising Accountant (CPA) / Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)
For a confidential discussion, please send an updated resume to Caitlin Merrin at cmerrin@publicsectorpeople.com.au with an appropriate time to call.
The council is keen to move quickly, so if you are interested, then please apply now!
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