Chief Finance Officer: role and responsibilities , Chief Finance Officer: check list
Overview
This better practice guide was tabled on 1 February 2004.
The document on this page is historical only and does not represent current better practice.
In a public sector environment, characterised by continuing change and increasing demands on organisations to deliver quality services within a framework of responsible financial and resource management, the role of the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) is critical to achieving success.
The guidelines in this report focus on the diverse roles and responsibilities of CFOs in today’s complex public sector environment. They provide a practical resource for CFOs, Chief Executives and audit committees, and will assist in the maintenance of an effective CFO function. A positive response to the guidelines and supporting check list will lay the foundation for organisations to achieve the full benefits from an effective finance function.