Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About the role Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer’s role is to provide strategic financial leadership, professional support & advice for the Hospital Campus and its entities. Operationally it is responsible for the day to day management of the campus’ financial and administration activities which encompasses the supervision of the Finance functions.As the Chief Financial Officer, your key responsibilities will include:Developing and maintaining budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plansCoordinating with other service area managers in planning services and activities as they relate to the hospital, finance and administration. Enhancing management reports to the Board and ensuring that the organisation is able to meet its corporate & financial obligations. Functioning as a key advisor to the Executive, providing actionable visions to lead business decisions.Overseeing accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, cash flow, and other core finance functionsEnsuring compliance with all relevant accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal financial policiesEnsuring finance systems, processes and internal controls are maintained and continuously improved.This is a permanent, full-time role (38hrs/week) based atour St Vincent’s Lismore campus.Our benefitsBeyond our commitment to building a culture of excellence, we offer many benefits including:An increase to your take home pay through salary packaging with SmartSalary. Package up to $15,900 + $2,650 in entertainment benefits each year, plus access novated vehicle leasing, Smartrewards and many other optionsAccess to free counselling/coaching sessions with AccessEAPDiscounted gym and pool memberships through Fitness PassportFree annual Flu vaccinations Discounted private health insurance with our HCF Corporate Health PlanDiscounted St Vincent’s Private Hospital admissions for you and your familyDelicious staff meals at a great priceFree onsite parkingYour skills & experienceFormal CPA or CA qualified highly desirable;Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a leadership or management role;Deep understanding of financial management and budgetingKnowledge of healthcare operations and service deliveryExceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities with strong attention to detail Proven ability to meet deadlines, juggle competing priorities and ensure accuracy in all outputs.Strong communication skills Knowledge of healthcare funding models for private and public hospitals desirable, with training provided as required.Relocating to the region?The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperienceAbout usEstablished in 1921, St Vincent’s Lismore leads the way in providing high-quality healthcare, aged care and childcare for the people of our community. It is our mission to create a culture of excellence in quality healthcare, reflecting Catholic values and principles in the spirit of Jesus Christ. At St Vincent’s Lismore we are united by our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Courage and Kindness. Our values underpin how we work together, provide care and support for our patients, carers, employees, and community every day.To applyThis recruitment will close when the right candidate is found.APPLY now by submitting a resume detailing your experience and a cover letter that outlines what you are looking for and why you want to join the St Vincent’s Lismore community.For more information about St Vincent’s Lismore, go to our website: http://www.svh.org.au For more information about this role, contact our People and Culture team at hr@svh.org.au Applicants must have the right to work in Australia (Australian citizen or permanent resident) to be considered eligible to apply for this position.This position requires a National Criminal History Check (NCHC) AUD Lismore 2480

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About the role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer’s role is to provide strategic financial leadership, professional support & advice for the Hospital Campus and its entities. Operationally it is responsible for the day to day management of the campus’ financial and administration activities which encompasses the supervision of the Finance functions.

As the Chief Financial Officer, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Developing and maintaining budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans
  • Coordinating with other service area managers in planning services and activities as they relate to the hospital, finance and administration. 
  • Enhancing management reports to the Board and ensuring that the organisation is able to meet its corporate & financial obligations. 
  • Functioning as a key advisor to the Executive, providing actionable visions to lead business decisions.
  • Overseeing accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, cash flow, and other core finance functions
  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal financial policies
  • Ensuring finance systems, processes and internal controls are maintained and continuously improved.

This is a permanent, full-time role (38hrs/week) based atour St Vincent’s Lismore campus.

Our benefits

Beyond our commitment to building a culture of excellence, we offer many benefits including:

  • An increase to your take home pay through salary packaging with SmartSalary. Package up to $15,900 + $2,650 in entertainment benefits each year, plus access novated vehicle leasing, Smartrewards and many other options
  • Access to free counselling/coaching sessions with AccessEAP
  • Discounted gym and pool memberships through Fitness Passport
  • Free annual Flu vaccinations
  • Discounted private health insurance with our HCF Corporate Health Plan
  • Discounted St Vincent’s Private Hospital admissions for you and your family
  • Delicious staff meals at a great price
  • Free onsite parking

Your skills & experience

  • Formal CPA or CA qualified highly desirable;
  • Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a leadership or management role;
  • Deep understanding of financial management and budgeting
  • Knowledge of healthcare operations and service delivery
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities with strong attention to detail
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines, juggle competing priorities and ensure accuracy in all outputs.
  • Strong communication skills
  • Knowledge of healthcare funding models for private and public hospitals desirable, with training provided as required.

Relocating to the region?

The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

About us

Established in 1921, St Vincent’s Lismore leads the way in providing high-quality healthcare, aged care and childcare for the people of our community. It is our mission to create a culture of excellence in quality healthcare, reflecting Catholic values and principles in the spirit of Jesus Christ. At St Vincent’s Lismore we are united by our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Courage and Kindness. Our values underpin how we work together, provide care and support for our patients, carers, employees, and community every day.

To apply

This recruitment will close when the right candidate is found.

APPLY now by submitting a resume detailing your experience and a cover letter that outlines what you are looking for and why you want to join the St Vincent’s Lismore community.

For more information about St Vincent’s Lismore, go to our website: http://www.svh.org.au 

For more information about this role, contact our People and Culture team at hr@svh.org.au 

  • Applicants must have the right to work in Australia (Australian citizen or permanent resident) to be considered eligible to apply for this position.
  • This position requires a National Criminal History Check (NCHC)