Head of Finance, Commercial and Project Delivery
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for finance and project delivery functions.
- Oversee financial operations, governance, and business planning.
- Champion innovation and continuous improvement using data and automation.
For more than 25 years, people in Australia have placed their trust in Beyond Blue as a reliable source of mental health information, support and hope.
We are one of Australia’s most well-known, trusted, and visited mental health organisations. We never take this for granted. With that comes a deep responsibility to listen, to understand people’s needs and aspirations, and to ensure they are at the heart of everything we do.
About the role
As Head of Finance, Commercial and Project Delivery, you will provide strategic leadership and direction of Beyond Blue’s Finance, Commercial and Project Delivery function. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, you will oversee financial operations, commercial and procurement practices, enterprise project governance and business planning.
As a trusted adviser to senior leaders and governance bodies, you will strengthen decision-making, organisational capability and value for money. You will also champion innovation and continuous improvement, using data, systems, AI and automation responsibly to simplify ways of working, improve organisational effectiveness and support positive outcomes for the community.
About you
You are a commercially astute and forward-thinking finance senior leader with extensive senior management level experience and a track record in enabling positive business outcomes. You bring deep financial management expertise, a sound understanding of governance and risk and the ability to lead strategic planning, project delivery and operational improvement.
Qualifications
Essential - Bachelor (Degree) of Accountancy or Commerce
Essential - Qualified CPA or CA
Desirable - Company Secretariat (AICD or GIA) Experience
Experience
- Extensive senior management level experience and track record in enabling positive business outcomes.
- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Strong track record in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial governance.
- Experience leading enterprise projects, programs or portfolios, including prioritisation, resource management and delivery oversight.
- Experience identifying and implementing opportunities for automation, digital innovation and AI-enabled improvements.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels
- Strong financial and commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, financial controls, procurement, contracting and supplier management.
- Highly developed leadership capability, operating with integrity, adaptability, resilience and calmness
- Executive and Board-level communication, with the confidence to provide clear, timely and decision-focused advice
- People leadership, with a capable track record of building and engaged, high performing team
- Innovation and continuous improvement, including the responsible use of data, AI, automation and emerging technologies
- Project portfolio oversight and governance, ensuring resources are focused on the work that delivers the greatest impact.
Position Description: Here
Visit our Careers page for the full position description and closing date.
Why Join Beyond Blue?
Make a meaningful impact while working in a flexible, supportive and inclusive environment.
We offer:
- Flexible work options, including hybrid working and purchased leave.
- NFP salary packaging to help you make more of your salary.
- Generous leave benefits, including parental, family and domestic violence, gender affirmation, community service, and cultural and ceremonial leave.
- A modern Melbourne (Naarm) office with end-of-trip facilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process or don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We know great talent comes in many forms.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability and how you would contribute to Beyond Blue. As a pre-requisite to employment, the successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment screening (including Police, qualifications and Working with Children checks). Resumes may be sent and interviews may take place prior to closure date for applications. To give yourself the best chance of selection, please do not leave your application to the application 'close' date.
Applications close 6 November 2026, 5:00pm AEST.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About the role
As Head of Finance, Commercial and Project Delivery, you will provide strategic leadership and direction of Beyond Blue’s Finance, Commercial and Project Delivery function. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, you will oversee financial operations, commercial and procurement practices, enterprise project governance and business planning.
As a trusted adviser to senior leaders and governance bodies, you will strengthen decision-making, organisational capability and value for money. You will also champion innovation and continuous improvement, using data, systems, AI and automation responsibly to simplify ways of working, improve organisational effectiveness and support positive outcomes for the community.
About you
You are a commercially astute and forward-thinking finance senior leader with extensive senior management level experience and a track record in enabling positive business outcomes. You bring deep financial management expertise, a sound understanding of governance and risk and the ability to lead strategic planning, project delivery and operational improvement.
Qualifications
Essential - Bachelor (Degree) of Accountancy or Commerce
Essential - Qualified CPA or CA
Desirable - Company Secretariat (AICD or GIA) Experience
Experience
- Extensive senior management level experience and track record in enabling positive business outcomes.
- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Strong track record in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial governance.
- Experience leading enterprise projects, programs or portfolios, including prioritisation, resource management and delivery oversight.
- Experience identifying and implementing opportunities for automation, digital innovation and AI-enabled improvements.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels
- Strong financial and commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, financial controls, procurement, contracting and supplier management.
- Highly developed leadership capability, operating with integrity, adaptability, resilience and calmness
- Executive and Board-level communication, with the confidence to provide clear, timely and decision-focused advice
- People leadership, with a capable track record of building and engaged, high performing team
- Innovation and continuous improvement, including the responsible use of data, AI, automation and emerging technologies
- Project portfolio oversight and governance, ensuring resources are focused on the work that delivers the greatest impact.
Position Description: Here
Visit our Careers page for the full position description and closing date.
Why Join Beyond Blue?
Make a meaningful impact while working in a flexible, supportive and inclusive environment.
We offer:
- Flexible work options, including hybrid working and purchased leave.
- NFP salary packaging to help you make more of your salary.
- Generous leave benefits, including parental, family and domestic violence, gender affirmation, community service, and cultural and ceremonial leave.
- A modern Melbourne (Naarm) office with end-of-trip facilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process or don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We know great talent comes in many forms.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability and how you would contribute to Beyond Blue. As a pre-requisite to employment, the successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment screening (including Police, qualifications and Working with Children checks). Resumes may be sent and interviews may take place prior to closure date for applications. To give yourself the best chance of selection, please do not leave your application to the application 'close' date.
Applications close 6 November 2026, 5:00pm AEST.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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