The Role & Key Deliverables

Role

Reporting to the CEO and working as part of the senior leadership team, the Head of Finance and Corporate Services leads finance, technology, data, people and culture, risk, compliance and governance functions. This is a broad leadership role at the centre of the organisation, combining strategic leadership with a hands-on approach to ensuring the organisation's frameworks, systems and processes remain robust and fit for purpose. Current strategic priorities include:

• Developing financial and growth modelling to support future housing opportunities
• Implementing AI and data governance frameworks
• Building on established risk, compliance and governance practices
• Supporting a high-performing and engaged organisational culture
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Candidate Profile

The Successful Candidate Will Be a Qualified Finance Leader Who Brings An Enterprise-wide Perspective And Understands How Finance, Risk, Technology, Data, Governance And People Practices Work Together To Support Organisational Performance. You Will Bring

• A relevant tertiary qualification and professional accounting qualification with finance leadership experience, ideally with exposure to broader corporate services functions
• Strong financial management, forecasting, modelling and governance capability
• A collaborative leadership style with the judgement and credibility to partner effectively with a Board, CEO and senior leaders
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including experience working with regulators, funders, suppliers or other external partners
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Just as important will be your ability to work within a co-operative environment. You will understand that strong outcomes are built through consultation, partnership and respect for the independence of member co-operatives. A genuine commitment to Common Equity’s purpose and the co-operative housing model is essential.