Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Ormiston Hospital
Ormiston Hospital is committed to providing you with the highest quality healthcare that is designed for your safety and comfort. Opened in 2009, the hospital is a modern facility with the latest advancements in medical technology. The hospital’s convenient location in Flat Bush means that we are ideally placed to support East and South Auckland communities with their healthcare needs – as well as patients from further afield.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
Are you a commercially astute operational leader looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing and evolving healthcare organisation? We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the Executive Leadership Team at Ormiston Hospital. This is a broad and influential leadership role responsible for driving the operational, commercial, and financial performance of the hospital’s corporate services functions, including Finance, Supply Chain, and Facilities.. Developing high-performing teams and supporting workforce capability and succession planning will also form a key part of this role.
Partnering closely with the CEO and ELT, you will play a critical role in supporting the hospital’s ongoing growth, operational sustainability, and future development. Beyond financial leadership, you will contribute to the operational decision-making across the organisation - leading business improvement initiatives, supporting service expansion opportunities, optimising operational performance, and ensuring the hospital is well-positioned to meet the changing demands of the healthcare sector. This role requires a leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery in a fast-paced and complex environment. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, commercial analysis, contract and funder management, procurement oversight., while also contributing to governance, Board reporting, and shareholder activities. You will lead initiatives focused on revenue optimisation, cost management, and operational efficiency to support long-term sustainability and performance.
We are looking for someone who brings strong commercial acumen, operational leadership capability, and the ability to navigate complexity, build high-performing teams, and drive continuous improvement. Experience within healthcare, private hospitals, or other complex service-based environments will be highly regarded, particularly where you have led operational support functions, managed commercial contracts, and supported organisational growth and transformation.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected and growing healthcare organisation where you can genuinely influence business performance, operational excellence, and the future direction of healthcare delivery within the community.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- CA, CPA or equivalent qualified accountant with senior financial leadership experience
- Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and commercial performance management
- Advanced analytical capability with strong financial modelling and cost management experience
- Strong systems and technology capability, including advanced Excel and reporting tools such as Tableau
- Strong project management capability with the ability to drive outcomes and deliver results
- Commercially minded with sound judgement and confident decision-making capability
- Proven people leadership experience, with the ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility and trusted relationships with Boards, shareholders, clinicians, funders, and senior leaders
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Resilient, adaptable, and thrives in complex operational environments
- Collaborative relationship builder with a professional and approachable leadership style
- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively as part of a team
- Management accounting experience within a private surgical or healthcare setting preferred
- Experience supporting Board, governance, or shareholder activities advantageous
- Strong report writing, presentation, and stakeholder engagement capability
- Experience managing commercial contracts, negotiations, procurement, and operational support services
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
- Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package and relocation allowance.
- Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive wellbeing programme.
- Support and Growth: Connection to the Southern Cross Healthcare Network
If you have specific needs or would like to discuss how we can support you, please contact the Southern Cross Healthcare Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation.
