Strategic role working collaboratively with the Executive and Board Optimise performance & strengthen financial sustainability Deliver outstanding value for our community Gippsland Water takes pride in partnering with the community in providing quality water and waste services so we can all enjoy a healthy and sustainable Gippsland for generations to come.
Supplying services to 165,000 people and businesses across 43 towns, as well as servicing the State's largest industrial customers, Gippsland Water is a dynamic, commercially orientated and community focused organisation.
Covering approximately 5,000 square kilometres in Latrobe City, Baw Baw, South Gippsland and Wellington Shires, Gippsland Water is proud to collaborate with Traditional Owners and local communities to ensure a sustainable, resilient and liveable future for the region.
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the financial strategic leadership of the organisation with a strong focus on sustainability, bill affordability, and driving operational efficiency.
The CFO will bring a commercial lens as well as an appreciation for economic regulation.
This role will provide significant leadership across the business to assist with developing business cases, strategic direction, and pricing objectives that will position Gippsland Water to meet a changing and challenging environment of regional structural economic change.
Additionally, the CFO will perform the role of Corporate Secretary, with unique and direct accountabilities to the Board.
With a new finance system on the horizon, the CFO has a real opportunity to impact efficiency internally, as well as driving value.
To be successful in this role you will be a proven finance leader within a complex service delivery environment.
As well as having CPA/CA qualifications and excellent technical expertise, you will have the demonstrated ability to generate strategic scenarios and creative solutions for varied financial challenges and effectively communicate advice.
You can engage with the business to drive continuous improvement and influence, advocate and build strong diverse stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally with government and key partners.
As a values-driven leader, you will be known for your collaborative approach and genuine commitment to building and leading high performing teams.
For a copy of the Success Profile for this opportunity, please email Carla Bent at Davidson ****** To apply, please click 'apply now' and upload your CV and Cover Letter.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Seamus Scanlon or Carla Bent on 0422 582 992 .
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