Tier One Bank Great leader & team Career Development Opportunity A senior finance leadership opportunity is available with our client, a large and complex institution operating in the education sector in Canberra. This appointment is being offered as a maternity leave cover and is expected to continue until June 2027. A competitive total remuneration package is available. This role exists to provide end-to-end financial leadership and commercial support across a broad operating environment. The successful candidate will help shape decision-making by bringing together financial control, planning, modelling and commercial insight. They will work closely with senior stakeholders, translating complex financial information into practical advice that supports both day-to-day operations and longer-term objectives. The position also carries people leadership responsibility. It will lead a finance team spanning management, analyst and processing capability, while working across a wide stakeholder group to improve performance, strengthen processes and ensure high quality financial support. What the role will focus on Leading financial planning, forecasting, reporting and analysis across the function • Ensuring financial control processes are effective and aligned with broader organisational requirements • Advising senior leaders on commercial decisions, strategic priorities and emerging risks • Supporting business case development and objective review with sound commercial judgement • Building trusted relationships across a diverse stakeholder environment, including external partners • Strengthening finance service delivery through clear leadership and continuous improvement What success looks like The person in this role will provide reliable, well-judged financial and commercial advice in a complex setting. They will support senior stakeholders with clarity and credibility, keep financial operations running effectively and lead a capable team that delivers accurate, timely and practical support. Required experience and skills Relevant tertiary qualifications plus CA or CPA, or equivalent • Extensive senior level experience across financial management, control, commercial management and modelling • Strong capability in insight driven analysis and turning that analysis into practical recommendations • Advanced communication skills, with the judgement to adapt messages for different audiences • Proven stakeholder management experience, including influencing and negotiation at senior level • Demonstrated leadership capability in complex organisations • Strong technology skills, including advanced Excel and exposure to enterprise systems Benefits Fixed term senior appointment, 12-18 months • Competitive total remuneration package Pre employment checks will be required before commencement. The brief refers to standard verification and screening requirements. To discuss this opportunity confidentially, contact sarah.purdue@bluefinresources.com.au Consultant sarah.purdue@bluefinresources.com.au Reference number: BH-60693 Profession:Accounting & FinanceAccountant Accounting & FinanceFP&A Accounting & FinanceFinance Business Partner Company: Bluefin Resources Date posted: 17th Mar, 2026
