CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

• Future focused executive leadership role
• Strategic partner to the Managing Director
• Drive performance, sustainability and exceptional customer and community outcomes

About the Organisation

Yarra Valley Water is an award-winning, prominent utility provider, ensuring the efficient delivery and management of essential water and sewerage services to over 2 million people and 62,000 businesses every day. We are one of Australia’s largest water utilities, delivering essential water and sewerage services to more than 30% of Victorians. With an annual turnover of $1.1 billion and a $6.2 billion asset base, customers rely on YVW 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With a high priority on public health outcomes, the organisation has a reputation for excellence, and known for community engagement, well-being, sustainability and innovation. The organisation thrives on a supportive, forward-thinking and truly inclusive culture where employees are empowered to make a positive difference to people, communities and the natural environment.

About the Role

Reporting to the Managing Director (MD), the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for the organisation’s financial operations, obligations and risks to enable compliance with all relevant legislation and shareholder requirements and ensure long-term viability and sustainability. A trusted advisor and strategic partner to the MD and key member of the Executive, the CFO contributes to the development and implementation of organisational strategy, regulatory pricing submissions, corporate planning and business planning. The role also provides strategic, financial and commercial advice to the Board and relevant committees as well as key external stakeholders. The CFO leads a team of corporate services specialists to partner with the business and deliver value in the context of the organisational strategy and its objectives, always with a resolute focus on customer, community and environment.  

About You

CA/CPA qualified, you have extensive experience in a senior finance role in a large, regulated organisation, and are recognised as an adaptive and forward-thinking enterprise leader. Your track record includes managing the needs of multiple stakeholders, navigating a complex and dynamic environment where you are a trusted advisor in the execution of an organisation’s strategic priorities and position the organisation well to meet expectations from the shareholder, its regulatory and statutory obligations and the ever-changing community needs. Strategic planning and delivery of enterprise-wide, multi-year programs of work and leading a suite of corporate services functions is highly valued. 

Purpose-led with a focus on customer and sustainability, your superior influencing and negotiation skills enable shared, collective outcomes to support the achievement of organisational objectives. You are passionate about creating and managing a collaborative, solution-focused team, leading with authenticity, credibility and a growth mindset. Curious and adept at navigating complex environments to deliver high-value outcomes, your inclusive style complements your commercial acumen, strategic agility and technical expertise. 

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jacinta Maguire, Partner at SHK, on 0447 455 450. To apply, please click ‘Apply for this job’. Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to SHK.