Director Finance and Governance (Part-Time)

• Partner directly with the CEO and Board on strategy and growth

About Our Client

Our client is a Melbourne-based, purpose-driven consultancy currently executing an ambitious growth strategy.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director Finance & Governance will provide strategic leadership across finance, governance, risk and commercial operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and organisational performance reporting.
• Provide financial modelling, scenario analysis and strategic insights to support decision-making.
• Develop board-level reporting, governance papers and executive recommendations.
• Coordinate governance activities, board administration and annual compliance requirements.
• Maintain and enhance enterprise risk management frameworks, insurance programs and business continuity planning.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, contractual and ACNC obligations.
• Strengthen commercial governance, contract management processes and organisational controls.
• Oversee outsourced finance, payroll and bookkeeping providers whilst assessing the future operating model.
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders to support growth, commercial decision-making and governance maturity.

This is a highly visible leadership position offering broad organisational influence across finance, governance, risk and strategic operations.

The Successful Applicant

To be successful in this position, you will be an experienced finance executive with strong governance and commercial capabilities, ideally gained within a consulting, professional services, specialised SME or purpose-led environment.

You will bring:

• CA or CPA qualification.
• Demonstrated senior finance leadership experience.
• Strong corporate governance and board reporting expertise.
• Experience across risk management, compliance and organisational assurance.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to operate strategically and hands-on.
• Exceptional written communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience supporting CEOs, Boards and senior leadership teams.
• Exposure to outsourced finance models and contemporary financial systems.

Candidates with experience in social enterprise, ESG-focused organisations, consulting or professional services environments will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer

• Newly created leadership role reporting directly to the CEO.
• Opportunity to shape finance, governance and risk capability during a transformation phase.
• Broad CFO-style portfolio with exposure to strategic, commercial and governance matters.
• Flexible part-time structure (three days per week).
• Melbourne-based hybrid working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to an organisation delivering positive social and community impact.