What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Financial Officer position at Pacific Talent Partners?
The Opportunity:
Pacific Talent Partners are excited to be partnering with one of Australia’s most reputable and recognisable not-for-profit organisations in the search for a Chief Financial Officer. This role offers the opportunity to provide strategic financial leadership to support growth and long-term sustainability, working closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to shape strategy and key decisions. The CFO will lead business partnering across operational teams, particularly within nursing and service delivery, while overseeing accounting, reporting, compliance, and audit to maintain strong governance. The role also covers budgeting, forecasting, risk, and procurement, alongside leading and developing a high-performing finance team within a collaborative, values-driven culture.
The Organisation:
The organisation is a nationally recognised, purpose-driven not-for-profit focused on delivering meaningful support services within the healthcare sector. With a strong reputation for impact and community engagement, it partners closely with medical professionals, corporate stakeholders, and government bodies to expand access to critical care and improve patient outcomes. Operating at scale across Australia, the foundation combines advocacy, fundraising, and service delivery to drive long-term, measurable change while maintaining a highly values-led and collaborative culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic financial leadership to support organisational growth and sustainability
- Partner with the CEO and ELT to inform strategy and key decision-making
- Lead business partnering across operational teams, particularly nursing and service delivery
- Oversee the accounting function, including reporting, compliance, and audit processes
- Maintain strong governance frameworks and ensure continued delivery of clean audits
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
- Oversee and mature the risk and governance function
- Support procurement and contract management capability uplift
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team
- Foster a collaborative, values-driven culture aligned with the Foundation’s mission
We anticipate a high volume of interest and encourage all expressions of interest to apply directly. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence and will be acknowledged upon receipt. Further details can be provided upon application. Applicants must hold unrestricted Australian working rights.
This search is led by Mateo Villa and Zane Benfell, who can be contacted at mateovilla@ptpaustralia.com and zanebenfell@ptpaustralia.com