Interim Chief Financial Officer

Brisbane I $370,000.00 - $400,000.00 Annual I Contractor

Interim Chief Financial Officer

Our client is a large, highly complex Not‑for‑Profit organisation with a multi‑entity structure and significant scale. We are partnering with the organisation to appoint an accomplished Interim Chief Financial Officer / Executive Director for an initial six‑month contract.
This is a senior executive assignment suited to a proven CFO‑level leader who can operate confidently in a complex, purpose‑led environment and provide immediate impact at both strategic and operational levels.

The Role
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with the Board, this role will assume executive accountability for the organisation’s financial performance, consolidated reporting, governance, and corporate services functions.
A major focus of the engagement will be the leadership and delivery of budgets, forecasting, and complex audit processes across multiple entities, while ensuring strong controls, compliance, and high‑quality executive reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Executive leadership of the Finance function, including budget preparation, forecasting, and financial performance management
Oversight of consolidated financial reporting across a large and complex group structure
End‑to‑end responsibility for external audits, statutory reporting, and regulator engagement
Preparation and delivery of Board and Executive‑level financial reporting and insights
Leadership of corporate services portfolios, including finance, governance, risk, IT, HR and related functions
Strengthening financial frameworks, controls, and risk management practices
Partnering with the CEO, Executive Team, and Board on strategic decision‑making
Leading and supporting senior finance leaders and teams through a period of delivery and transition

About You

Demonstrated experience operating at CFO or Executive Director level within a large, complex organisation
Background in multi‑entity consolidated reporting (NFP, government, health, education, or similarly regulated sectors highly regarded)
Proven capability managing large budgets and complex audit environments
Strong stakeholder engagement skills at Board and Committee level
Comfortable operating in a contract or interim executive capacity — decisive, hands‑on, and outcomes‑focused
CA or CPA qualified

What's on Offer?

Opportunity to make immediate, high‑impact contribution at executive and Board level, leading critical budgets, audits, and consolidated reporting in a complex organisation
Meaningful interim leadership role within a purpose‑driven environment, influencing strategy, governance, and financial sustainability
High‑calibre executive contract offering challenge, visibility, and impact without long‑term commitment
6‑month fixed term contract, Senior executive rate, commensurate with role complexity

For a confidential discussion, please contact Hayley Coghill on 0431 677 784 or apply now for immediate consideration.

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