Chief Financial & Operating Officer

The Company is seeking a Chief Financial and Operating Officer to play a pivotal role in shaping the organization's financial and operational foundations. The successful candidate will be a key partner to the CEO, Council, and the Audit, Risk & Appointments Committee, leading the finance function and overseeing HR, ICT, data, and facilities. This executive leadership position demands a professional who can provide insight and constructive challenge, and who is adept at balancing long-term strategic planning with the day-to-day operational needs of the organization. The role also involves maintaining financial resilience and contributing to the development of the company's next strategy, ensuring that its people, systems, and resources are effectively aligned. Applicants for the Chief Financial and Operating Officer role at the company should be qualified accountants with a proven track record in senior financial leadership. The ability to lead confidently beyond the finance function is essential, with experience in areas such as people, technology, data, risk, or wider organizational operations being highly valued. While experience in membership or not-for-profit organizations is beneficial, the company is open to considering candidates from other sectors who can demonstrate relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have strong judgment, a collaborative approach to relationships, and the ability to navigate between strategic and operational decision-making. The company encourages individuals with diverse career paths to apply, particularly those who resonate with its mission and can see how their experience can contribute to its work.