Company: CDPSL – Community Ventures

Location: Parramatta, NSW

Catholic Diocese of Parramatta Services Limited (CDPSL), trading as Community Ventures, is a not-for-profit incorporated company supporting the charitable works of the diocese through a range of social enterprises, including Ambrose Early Years Education & Care (EYEC).

This successful applicant has the opportunity to not just put their operational experience towards consolidating a fledgling business, but use your entrepreneurial and relationship building skills to identify, model, fund and implement new social enterprises for long term financial sustainability of the company and the diocese. As well as leading and supporting team through ambiguity and challenge, this role is also expected to be the Company Secretary.

The Chief Finance and Operating Officer (CFOO) is responsible for overseeing Finance & Payroll, Audit & Risk, IT/Business Systems, Facilities Management, and Family Services & Administration, with a focus on achieving financial and operational business objectives. This role involves developing synodal relationships across the diocesan agencies and with external partners, performing Company Secretarial duties, and living a culture of professionalism and engagement in line with CDPSL values. The CFOO is also responsible for promoting growth by securing investment from within the Diocese through cooperative business case development and exploring new social enterprise opportunities.

The CFOO will drive financial management and performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting. They will ensure internal control and governance, develop risk and compliance frameworks, support IT and business systems, and manage family services and facilities, with a deft sense of service to customers and team members. Additionally, the CFOO promotes sustainability by driving business process improvement, implementing a business performance management regime supported by data-informed decision-making, and implementing a disciplined and intuitive information management framework.

The role requires a CA or CPA qualification or tertiary qualifications in Accounting & Finance, at least ten years of senior executive management experience, and current Working with Children Check, Police Check and Working Rights. The position is based in Parramatta, with visits across the Diocese of Parramatta.

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting your cover letter and resume detailing your qualifications and experience to CDPSL-CFOO@kornferry.com.

Closing Date: Saturday, 30th March, 11:59pm