Chief Financial Officer

Lead Strategy. Drive Sustainability. Create Impact.

At C2A, we are committed to empowering people with disability to live meaningful and connected lives. As we continue to evolve and strengthen our organisation for the future, we are seeking a commercially astute and values-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our Executive Leadership Team.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a great opportunity to influence organisational strategy, lead critical corporate services functions, and help shape the future of a respected not-for-profit disability service provider.

About the Role

As CFO, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across Finance, Quality, Clinical Governance, Risk Management, and Information Technology. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the organisation's long-term financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and readiness for future growth opportunities.

Working closely with the CEO, Board and Executive Leadership Team, you will provide trusted advice and commercial insight to support informed decision-making, service excellence, and mission-aligned outcomes.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to major strategic initiatives, including organisational transformation, service innovation, and potential merger and acquisition activities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnering

• Develop and execute financial strategies that support organisational goals and long-term sustainability.

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and multi-year financial planning processes.

• Provide strategic financial and commercial advice to the CEO, Executive Team and Board.

• Deliver insights on service performance, pricing, workforce planning, technology investments and property initiatives.

Financial Management & Governance

• Oversee all finance operations including accounting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, treasury, cash flow and banking.

• Ensure robust financial controls, policies and governance frameworks.

• Lead monthly financial reporting and performance analysis.

• Drive continuous improvement across financial systems, processes and reporting.

Compliance, Audit & Funding

• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory and funding requirements.

• Lead external financial audits and implement recommendations.

• Oversee financial reporting and acquittals for funding bodies, grants and philanthropic programs.

• Maintain compliance with ACNC, ATO, Australian Accounting Standards, NDIS requirements and other statutory obligations.

Revenue & Funding Optimisation

• Oversee NDIS claiming, billing integrity and revenue management.

• Monitor funding agreements and contractual obligations.

• Support pricing reviews, funding diversification and commercial opportunities.

Quality, Clinical Governance & Risk

• Provide executive oversight of quality management, clinical governance, occupational health and safety, and enterprise risk management frameworks.

• Ensure effective management of audit programs and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Information Technology

• Provide executive oversight of technology systems, infrastructure and digital capability.

• Manage the relationship with the organisation's external IT service provider.

• Ensure technology platforms effectively support service delivery and operational efficiency.

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Support the Board and CEO in evaluating strategic growth opportunities.

• Lead financial due diligence and assessment activities for potential mergers, acquisitions or partnerships.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team.

• Build financial capability across operational leaders through education and accessible reporting.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and service excellence.

About You

You are a strategic finance leader who combines commercial acumen with a genuine commitment to purpose-driven organisations. You bring a collaborative leadership style, strong governance capability, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related discipline.

• CPA or equivalent qualification.

• Significant senior financial leadership experience, ideally at CFO, Finance Director or equivalent level.

• Demonstrated experience leading financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and reporting functions.

• Strong governance, audit, risk and compliance expertise.

• Experience presenting to Boards and Board Committees.

• Proven leadership experience developing and managing high-performing teams.

Highly Desirable

• Experience within the disability, health, aged care, community services or broader not-for-profit sector.

• Knowledge of NDIS funding, pricing and compliance frameworks.

• Experience overseeing Quality, Risk, Clinical Governance and/or IT functions.

• Experience in mergers, acquisitions, organisational restructuring or growth initiatives.

Why Join C2A?

• Meaningful executive leadership role in a purpose-driven organisation.

• Opportunity to influence strategy and contribute to long-term sustainability.

• Exposure to Board-level decision making and major strategic initiatives.

• Collaborative and values-based culture.

• Competitive remuneration package.

• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of people with disability.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced CFO looking to combine strategic leadership with meaningful social impact, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.

C2A is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and safe workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and members of culturally and linguistically diverse communities.