Chief Financial Officer
Anglican Diocesan Services (ADS)
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia · Full Time
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About the Organisation
The Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn is a multifaceted faith-based organisation that includes community services, educational institutions, parish ministries, property management, and investment operations. Currently, under a refreshed strategic plan, the Diocese's shared corporate services entity, Anglican Diocesan Services, is seeking a commercially focused Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to contribute to shaping its future direction.
Role Overview
This CFO position extends beyond standard finance leadership responsibilities. The role involves spearheading a finance transformation across multiple related entities by enhancing systems, processes, reporting mechanisms, and team capabilities. The CFO will optimize a significant asset portfolio, reinforce financial stewardship, and ensure capital allocation maximizes the organisation's mission impact.
Key Responsibilities and Expectations
- Lead the advancement and transformation of financial functions across the affiliated entities.
- Drive continuous improvements in financial systems, operational processes, and reporting frameworks.
- Strengthen financial stewardship practices and guide strategic asset deployment aimed at maximizing mission outcomes.
- Collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, building trusted relationships within a complex organisational environment.
Skills and Experience Required
- Proven commercial leadership with the ability to implement impactful organisational transformation while establishing credibility and trust.
- Extensive experience driving finance transformation, including developing people, refining processes, and upgrading systems.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills suitable for navigating complex environments.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with a collaborative and genuine leadership approach.
- A strategic thinker who is also willing to engage hands-on when necessary.
- Resilient and pragmatic, capable of managing ambiguity and balancing competing demands.
- Deeply rooted in a committed Christian faith and sense of purpose aligned with the organisation’s values.
Additional Information
The opportunity represents a pivotal role at a decisive stage for a sizeable faith-based entity, combining commercial leadership with meaningful social impact.
Application Deadline: 7 August 2026