The City of Melville is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic financial leadership and contribute to the City's long-term sustainability, organisational performance and delivery of quality services to the community.

Reporting to the Director Corporate Services, this pivotal leadership position will oversee the City's financial management functions, ensuring robust financial governance, contemporary financial practices and the effective alignment of financial resources with strategic priorities.

The CFO and the City's financial management processes are integral to the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework, ensuring that long-term financial planning, annual budgets and resource allocation are aligned with the City's Council Plan for the Future 2024-2034. The role will be instrumental in supporting informed decision-making, responsible financial stewardship and the delivery of sustainable outcomes for current and future generations.

Leading a multidisciplinary Financial Services team of approximately 30 employees, the CFO will play a key role in strengthening financial capability, driving business improvement and providing trusted financial advice to Council, the Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities

As Chief Financial Officer, you will:

- Lead the development and delivery of the City's financial strategies, annual budgets, financial statements and Long Term Financial Plan.
- Champion financial sustainability through robust financial management, effective controls and informed strategic planning.




- Ensure financial planning and resource allocation support the City's Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework and long-term strategic priorities.
- Provide high-level financial advice, analysis and reporting to Council, the Executive Leadership Team and the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee.
- Ensure financial governance, statutory reporting and compliance with relevant legislation, accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Lead and develop a high-performing Financial Services team encompassing financial accounting, management accounting, revenue and procurement.
- Drive continuous improvement, business transformation and the optimisation of financial systems, reporting and processes.
- Build collaborative relationships across the organisation, promoting financial accountability, customer-focused service delivery and informed decision-making.

About You

You will be an experienced and commercially astute financial leader with demonstrated success in managing complex financial functions and delivering strategic outcomes within a local government environment.

Combining strong financial expertise with contemporary leadership capabilities, you will bring sound judgement,



integrity and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, practical advice.

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Commerce.
- Demonstrated experience working within local government, with knowledge of the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework.
- Extensive experience leading and developing multidisciplinary finance teams in a complex organisational environment.
- Proven capability in strategic financial planning, financial analysis, problem-solving and informed decision-making.
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic financial business plans and leading organisational change and business transformation initiatives.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-financial stakeholders.
- Experience interpreting and applying relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.

Knowledge of the Local Government Act 1995 (WA), associated regulations, accounting standards and contemporary financial information systems will be highly regarded, as will current membership of CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ).

A valid National Police Clearance is required.

Remuneration and Benefits

The City of Melville offers an attractive executive employment package, recognising the significance of this leadership position and supporting professional development, wellbeing and work-life balance.

The appointment will be offered on a five

📌 Chief Financial Officer (City of Melville)
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