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Chief Financial / Chief Operations Officer

The Committee for Economic Development of Australia

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CEDA – the Committee for Economic Development of Australia – is an independent, not-for-profit member-based think tank that works to champion ideas, research and policy reform. We do this by identifying policy issues that matter for Australia’s future and pursuing solutions to positively shape economic and social development in Australia.

CEDA's membership spans every state and territory and includes more than 780 of Australia's leading businesses, community organisations, government departments and academic institutions. The organisation was founded in 1960 by leading economist Sir Douglas Copland, and his legacy of applying economic analysis to practical problems to aid the development of Australia continues as we celebrate 60 years of influence, reform and impact across the nation.

CEDA is a national organisation with offices in every state. We offer flexible working conditions, a strong commitment to training and development and an additional week of leave at year end.

We are committed to demonstrating our values across all areas of our business:

  • We are open, honest and trusted
  • We are curious about ideas and opportunities
  • We succeed together
  • We are brave in our approach and ambitions
  • We are passionate about working with our members for the greater good

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an energetic, passionate and experienced CFO / COO to lead and deliver CEDA’s financial and business performance and to manage all Company Secretary responsibilities. The role reports to the CEO and will work closely with CEDA’s senior leadership team. Located in our newly designed Melbourne CBD office, you will lead a small finance and IT team to improve efficiency and drive continuous improvement and innovation in support of CEDA’s research and advocacy, events program and member engagement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee and drive CEDA’s finances and financial reporting, including budgets, long-term financial projections/trends and performance tracking.
  • Assess and report on financial and broader operational risks and implement strategies to monitor, manage and mitigate these risks.
  • Ensure operational excellence in the review and streamlining of administrative and corporate functions, policy development and quality practices.
  • Oversee financial transactions and payments, including management of CEDA’s financial reserves and investment portfolio.
  • Manage significant financial and procurement transactions, such as office lease negotiations.
  • Explore opportunities and develop recommendations for digital and IT strategies that improve business operations, member engagement and grow CEDA’s media/communications impact.
  • Review and update database management systems and processes (including CRM) to ensure privacy and cyber security needs are highest priority.
  • Lead the design, monitoring and implementation of analytics and reporting to demonstrate efficiencies in IT investments, systems, operational and process improvements.
  • As Company Secretary ensure all practices adhere to CEDA’s Constitution, including statutory and legislative requirements, board and committee meeting preparation and preparation of annual report.
  • Work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team to proactively lead the strategic planning, decision making and effective implementation of CEDA’s strategic priorities
  • Develop, maintain and role-model a culture that is aligned to CEDA values, open to change and innovation, supports collaboration, respect and accountability.

Joining a well-established team that is focused on lifting the organisation’s voice and impact, this is an excellent opportunity to work in an engaged, purpose-driven organisation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate will be a team player who can demonstrate:

  • Strong track-record in financial management, analytics/reporting and business operations performance
  • Experience in corporate governance
  • Ability to understand and analyse new issues quickly
  • Strong leadership skills and demonstrated experience working collaboratively with geographically dispersed management teams
  • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and the ability to coach and empower direct reports
  • Excellent presentation skills, with an ability to articulate operational and technical issues to senior audiences
  • Strong alignment to CEDA values
  • Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Business or Finance (preferably CA/CPA qualified).
  • Interest in public policy, the economy and issues pertinent to Australia’s social and economic development

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