About the role

The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) leads the Trust's finance function on a part-time basis (3 days / week), with focus on three priority areas: financial management, investment oversight, and key finance-related projects. The role provides strategic financial advice to the CEO and Trust.

Key responsibilities

- Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting and timely, compliant financial reporting

- Maintain sound internal controls and financial systems

- Manage audit, tax, and external advisor relationships

- Develop and oversee investment strategy, performance and liquidity

- Manage relationships with investment advisors and financial institutions

- Lead priority finance projects (e.g. systems and process improvements)

- Provide financial modelling and business cases to support key initiatives

- Provide financial advice and reporting to the CEO

- Perform other duties as reasonably required, consistent with the role

About you

- CPA, CA or equivalent accounting qualification

- Significant senior finance leadership experience, including financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting

- Experience in investment management / portfolio oversight

- Sound knowledge of accounting standards and compliance requirements

- Strong Excel and financial systems proficiency

- Strategic financial judgement and business acumen





- Risk management and strong internal controls

- Clear communication and stakeholder management

- High integrity and discretion

- Ability to work independently and prioritise across a 3-day week

About us

Boroondara General Cemetery was established in 1858 on a 12.5-hectare site bounded by High Street, Parkhill Road and Victoria Park, Kew. Since then, there have been more than 80,000 burials at the cemetery. Boroondara Cemetery has been described by the Heritage Council of Victoria as "an outstanding example of the Victorian Garden Cemetery movement". With its curving paths, park-like setting, and rotunda the cemetery contains significant heritage buildings recognised by the Victorian Heritage Council and the National Trust. A Class B cemetery, Boroondara General Cemetery is an independent "profit for purpose" enterprise. Although our Board is appointed by the government, we do not receive funding or services provided by the government. Revenue received from funeral services and the sales of graves and niches is used for the staffing and maintenance of the cemetery.

Advantages

- Superannuation as per the Superannuation Guarantee Act (12%)

For a Position Description please email Haydn Robins - ••••@boroondaracemetery.com.au

📌 Chief Finance Officer (Kew)
🏢 Boroondara Cemetery Trust
📍 Kew