Chief Finance Officer (CFO) - Infrastructure Delivery Focus | Government Sector
Bluefin Resources Pty Limited
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Lead strategic finance functions in a public-sector delivery environment that shapes Canberra’s future. This executive-level role offers the chance to drive financial leadership and governance across a portfolio of major infrastructure programs.
As Chief Finance Officer, you will report to the executive leadership of a government infrastructure agency, advising the Director-General, Deputy Director-General and senior stakeholders on budget planning, financial reporting, compliance and performance. You will lead a skilled finance team, oversee statutory obligations under the Financial Management Act, and guide financial decision-making across the division.
Key Responsibilities
As Chief Finance Officer, you will report to the executive leadership of a government infrastructure agency, advising the Director-General, Deputy Director-General and senior stakeholders on budget planning, financial reporting, compliance and performance. You will lead a skilled finance team, oversee statutory obligations under the Financial Management Act, and guide financial decision-making across the division.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver strategic financial advice to executive and ministerial levels
- Lead the directorate’s budget planning, internal controls and financial performance
- Oversee reporting, forecasting, cashflow and cost allocations
- Ensure compliance with government policy, legislation and probity requirements
- Represent the organisation in whole-of-government financial forums
- Manage improvement initiatives across systems and processes
- Build and lead a high-performing finance team with clear vision and accountability
- CPA, CA or CIMA qualification (mandatory)
- Extensive senior-level finance leadership in public sector or delivery organisations
- Strong command of financial governance, government processes and risk frameworks
- Ability to deliver strategic insights from financial data
- Collaborative leadership style, with credibility across executive and stakeholder groups
- High ethical standards and commitment to transparent public service
- Location: Canberra City (flexible WFH available)
- Term: 6 months
- Start: ASAP, pending Police Check
- Hourly rate: $133.42/hr + super
- Remote candidates may be considered