Director Finance and Governance (Part-Time)

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director Finance & Governance will provide strategic leadership across finance, governance, risk and commercial operations.

Key responsibilities include:

- Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and organisational performance reporting.
- Provide financial modelling, scenario analysis and strategic insights to support decision‑making.
- Develop board‑level reporting, governance papers and executive recommendations.
- Coordinate governance activities, board administration and annual compliance requirements.
- Maintain and enhance enterprise risk management frameworks, insurance programs and business continuity planning.
- Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, contractual and ACNC obligations.
- Strengthen commercial governance, contract management processes and organisational controls.
- Oversee outsourced finance, payroll and bookkeeping providers whilst assessing the future operating model.
- Partner closely with senior stakeholders to support growth, commercial decision‑making and governance maturity.

This is a highly visible leadership position offering broad organisational influence across finance, governance, risk and strategic operations.

Partner directly with the CEO and Board on strategy and growth; Broad finance, governance and risk leadership remit

To be successful in this position,



you will be an experienced finance executive with strong governance and commercial capabilities, ideally gained within a consulting, professional services, specialised SME or purpose‑led environment.

You will bring:

- CA or CPA qualification.
- Demonstrated senior finance leadership experience.
- Strong corporate governance and board reporting expertise.
- Experience across risk management, compliance and organisational assurance.
- Commercial acumen with the ability to operate strategically and hands‑on.
- Exceptional written communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience supporting CEOs, Boards and senior leadership teams.
- Exposure to outsourced finance models and contemporary financial systems.

Candidates with experience in social enterprise, ESG‑focused organisations, consulting or skilled services environments will be highly regarded.

Our client is a Melbourne‑based, purpose‑driven consultancy currently executing an ambitious growth strategy.

- Newly created leadership role reporting directly to the CEO.
- Opportunity to shape finance, governance and risk capability during a transformation phase.
- Broad CFO‑style portfolio with exposure to strategic, commercial and governance matters.
- Flexible part‑time structure (three days per week).
- Melbourne‑based hybrid working environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to an organisation delivering positive social and community impact.

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📌 Director Finance and Governance (Part-Time) (Melbourne)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Melbourne