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Organisational Profile 'Your Organisation'
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Mid-sized organisation.
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Budget between $10 million and $40 million.
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Relatively straightforward financing
This is a sample job description for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a mid-sized Australian or New Zealand organisation, in which the CEO takes responsibility for the management of 'Your Organisation's' operations, finances and culture, in accordance with relevant legislation and company policies.
Sample Position Description
'Your Organisation'
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Your Organisation: Vision / Mission
The mission of 'Your Organisation' is:
'Your Organisation' serves more than X people nationally each year and has a budget of $Y million.
Please visit www.yourorganisation.com.au to learn more.
Position Description - Your Organisation: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
The CEO will lead and drive the strategic direction and vision of 'Your Organisation'. The CEO is responsible for leading the Senior Management Team in ensuring high quality and innovative product/service delivery that meets all quality, operational and financial targets. The CEO will also lead and direct business development, community engagement and manage the day-to-day operations of the organisation to achieve optimum outcomes as well as effective use of human resources and business assets.
Specific responsibilities include:
Chief Executive Officer - Your Organisation: Strategy
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Oversee and develop the financial and operational well-being of 'Your organisation' by creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling 'Your Organisation's' mission, vision, and values.
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Partner with the senior management team to provide guidance on operational and strategic issues as they arise; including provision of strategic recommendations to direct reports based on financial analysis and projections, cost identification and allocation, and revenue/expense analysis.
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Develop business prospects by studying economic trends and revenue opportunities; project acquisition and expansion prospects; analyse organisational operations; identify opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement; and accumulate capital to fund expansion.
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Oversee financial performance and risk profile while ensuring that all compliance and regulatory obligations are met; manage the design and implementation of new products/services; guide brand development and the implementation of effective marketing strategies.
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Represent 'Your Organisation' at business functions, community events, industry training and events, and networking opportunities.
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Cultivate relationships and maintain open communication channels with shareholders, government entities, stakeholders, the public and the media.
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Engage the Board around issues, trends, and changes in the operating model and operational delivery.
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Update job knowledge by remaining aware of new regulations, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organisations.
Chief Executive Officer - Your Organisation: Financial and Operational Management
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Monitor company performance by measuring and analysing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimising the impact of variances.
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Oversee the budgeting process, and the implementation of budgets, so as to monitor progress and present operational metrics both internally and externally.
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Ensure timely and accurate reporting of key events regarding operations to officers, managers and other appropriate stakeholders to keep all relevant parties informed.
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Oversee the preparation and approval of all operational and financial reporting materials and metrics for 'Your Organisation's' board of directors; including monthly and annual financial statements.
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Report to the Board of Directors with accurate and timely information regarding 'Your Organisation’s' overall performance, including financials, risk ratings, compliance and growth prospects.
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Increase revenues and income; implement operating cost controls in the areas of staffing, supplies, purchased services where needed.
Chief Executive Officer - Your Organisation: Team Management
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Develop and manage direct reports; guide larger multidisciplinary teams outside of direct reporting lines.
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Engage other members of the senior management team to facilitate cross-department collaboration to ensure that all departments and senior management support 'Your Organisation’s' evolving strategy, operational delivery, and data collection needs.
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Ensure 'Your Organisation' is staffed with well-trained, high-quality, values-aligned and engaged employees at all times.
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Work closely with the senior management team to develop effective hiring, training, and compensation plans to attract and retain quality talent.
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Lead and guide employees with a focus on consensus building, engaging and empowering them to be successful in serving stakeholders and customers.
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Provide guidance on attracting and developing key team members for 'Your Organisation' as and when needed.
Work Hours & Benefits
Discuss the working hours and benefits specific to 'Your Organisation.' Share company policy/ies about work from home and support staff options. Focus on the benefits that set you apart, such as stock and ownership options, paid parental leave, or corporate travel accounts.
Chief Executive Officer - Your Organisation: Qualifications
The CEO will be a seasoned and mature leader, preferably with at least 15 years commercial experience, as well as demonstrated excellence in steering and managing the operations and resources of a mid-sized company. Ideally you will have previous experience in the same (or a similar) industry as 'Your Organisation.' You will also have demonstrable strength in financial, operational and culture driven leadership. It is an added benefit if you have previous experience managing finance (accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting), HR, and / or IT for a mid-sized organisation.
The CEO will have the following experience and attributes:
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MBA or bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or equivalent experience.
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Master’s degree preferred.
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Minimum of 10 years at leadership and or senior management level, including extensive commercial experience.
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Mature and proactive, with evidence of having worked with integrity as a valued and respected leader of a similar sized organisation.
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Demonstrated excellence in leading an organisation, managing teams, ensuring profitability, steering culture and providing a living example of the 'way we do things around here.'
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Skill in examining, developing, reengineering, and recommending policies and procedures across the entire organisation.
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Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model.
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A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality. Needs to be seen as a team player who is committed to lifelong learning.
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A hands-on leader with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic, mission and values-driven environment.
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An effective communicator, with strong oral and written skills.
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Strong commitment to developing team members.
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In-depth understanding of the industry including risk management, compliance, and regulatory requirements, with a passion for 'Your Organisation’s' mission.
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In-depth understanding of accounting principles including budgeting, balance sheets, income statements, cash flow, and capital planning management.
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Proficiency with accounting software, word processing, and spreadsheets.
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