Non-Executive Director, Advisory Board & Keynote Speaker
Steven Taylor is open to non-executive director appointments, advisory board roles and keynote speaking engagements with healthcare, NDIS and aged care organisations across Australia.
With 18+ years of CFO experience managing budgets exceeding $500 million, nine published finance books and deep sector expertise across NDIS, aged care and healthcare, Steven brings boardroom-ready financial governance and thought leadership that goes well beyond generalist oversight.
Steven Taylor MBA, CPA, FMVA — CPA Australia Member · Author of 9 finance books
Three Ways to Work With Steven at Board Level
Whether your organisation needs independent financial governance, strategic counsel without the formality, or a speaker who can move a room — Steven delivers.
Non-Executive Director
Formal board appointment with full fiduciary duties. Independent financial governance for organisations navigating growth, reform or regulatory complexity.
Learn moreAdvisory Board Member
Strategic financial counsel without formal governance obligations. Ideal for organisations building toward board maturity or needing specialist input on specific challenges.
Learn moreKeynote Presentations
Conference keynotes, leadership offsites and board strategy days. Practical, evidence-based presentations on the financial challenges reshaping the care economy.
Learn moreNon-Executive Director Roles
Too many healthcare and aged care boards lack a director who truly understands the financial mechanics of NDIS claiming, AN-ACC funding or aged care reform. The result is boards that approve budgets they cannot interrogate and miss early warning signs of margin erosion.
Steven brings specialist financial governance to the board table. As a Non-Executive Director, he provides independent oversight, constructive challenge to management financial reporting, and the sector-specific expertise to identify risks before they become crises. He has managed budgets exceeding $500 million across NDIS, aged care and hospital settings — the governance lens he applies is not theoretical.
Ideal Board Profile
- NDIS providers with $10M+ revenue seeking independent financial oversight
- Residential aged care operators navigating AN-ACC and reform transitions
- Home care and community health organisations scaling operations
- Allied health groups preparing for acquisition, merger or investor readiness
- Healthcare technology companies requiring finance expertise on the board
NED Contributions
- Independent financial oversight and constructive challenge to management
- Board financial reporting review — ensuring reports are decision-ready
- Audit and risk committee membership or chair
- M&A due diligence, transaction advisory and post-acquisition integration
- Regulatory compliance governance (AN-ACC, NDIS, Aged Care Act, Support at Home)
- Strategic financial planning and scenario modelling at board level
- Capital structure review and funding strategy
- CEO and CFO performance evaluation from a financial governance perspective
Appointment model:
Formal NED appointment under a letter of engagement. Board fees, meeting schedule and committee responsibilities discussed during initial consultation. Steven holds appropriate professional indemnity insurance.
Advisory Board Scope
- Strategic financial counsel on growth, margin improvement and sustainability
- Funding model advisory — NDIS pricing strategy, AN-ACC optimisation, grant readiness
- Cash flow forecasting review and challenge
- Operational efficiency and cost structure analysis
- Digital transformation and AI readiness for finance functions
- Sector benchmarking and competitive positioning
- Preparation for formal board establishment or governance uplift
Engagement model:
Quarterly or monthly advisory meetings, supplemented by ad-hoc strategic input as needed. No formal fiduciary obligations — this is pure strategic counsel. Structured as a retained advisory engagement.
Advisory Board Appointments
Not every organisation needs a formal NED appointment. Many mid-size NDIS providers, aged care operators and healthcare groups benefit from having a seasoned CFO on an advisory board — providing strategic financial guidance without the governance overhead.
An advisory board role gives your leadership team access to Steven's 18 years of sector-specific financial expertise on a structured but flexible basis. It is particularly valuable for founder-led organisations, those transitioning from owner-operator to professional management, or providers preparing for their first formal board.
Steven's advisory board contributions draw on real-world operational finance experience — not textbook theory. Having authored nine books on healthcare finance, cash flow strategy and AI transformation, he brings a depth of published thought leadership that strengthens any advisory panel.
When an Advisory Board Makes Sense
- You are a growing NDIS or aged care provider without a formal board yet
- Your leadership team needs specialist financial input but not governance obligations
- You are preparing for a formal board and want to test the model first
- You need a sounding board for a specific strategic decision (M&A, expansion, restructure)
Keynote Presentations & Speaking Engagements
Steven delivers keynote presentations and workshops at industry conferences, leadership offsites and board strategy days across Australia. Every presentation is grounded in hands-on CFO experience — not consultant theory.
Keynote Topics
The Future of NDIS Financial Management
Pricing reform, claiming integrity, margin optimisation and what providers need to build into their finance function now.
Aged Care Funding Reform: What Boards Need to Know
AN-ACC, Support at Home, the new Aged Care Act — practical financial strategies for navigating the reform landscape.
Cash Flow Mastery for Healthcare Organisations
Forecasting frameworks, working capital levers and the cash flow disciplines that separate sustainable providers from those in crisis.
AI Transformation in Healthcare Finance
How AI is reshaping financial operations, from automated reconciliation to predictive analytics. What finance leaders should invest in and what to avoid.
The Fractional CFO Model: Building Financial Leadership Without the Full-Time Cost
How mid-size healthcare organisations access senior CFO capability at a fraction of the cost — and why the model is growing across the care economy.
Presentation Formats
- Conference Keynote
30–60 minute stage presentation for industry events and national conferences
- Panel Participation
Expert panellist on finance, governance, AI and sector reform topics
- Board Strategy Day
Half-day facilitated session for boards tackling specific financial challenges
- Leadership Offsite Workshop
Interactive workshop for executive teams on cash flow, budgeting or AI readiness
- Webinar & Virtual Keynote
Remote presentations for national or distributed audiences
Published Authority
Steven's keynote presentations are backed by nine published books spanning NDIS financial management, aged care reform, cash flow strategy, AI in finance, and healthcare CFO leadership. This published body of work ensures audiences receive insights grounded in deep research and real-world application.
View books & coursesIdeal Audiences & Event Types
NDIS Provider Conferences
Aged Care Industry Summits
Healthcare Leadership Events
Finance & Governance Forums
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Non-Executive Director (NED) and how does it differ from an advisory board member?
A Non-Executive Director sits on the formal board of directors and carries fiduciary duties, legal obligations and voting rights under the Corporations Act. An advisory board member provides strategic counsel without the legal governance responsibilities. Steven is available for both roles, depending on the level of governance your organisation requires.
What types of boards is Steven available for?
Steven is open to NED and advisory board roles with NDIS providers, residential and home care aged care operators, allied health groups, community health organisations and healthcare technology companies across Australia. He is particularly suited to boards that need specialist financial governance during periods of growth, reform or regulatory change.
What topics does Steven cover in keynote presentations?
Core keynote topics include NDIS financial management, aged care funding reform (AN-ACC and Support at Home), cash flow strategy for healthcare organisations, AI transformation in finance teams, and fractional CFO models for the care economy. Presentations are tailored to the audience and can range from 30-minute conference keynotes to half-day workshops.
Can Steven deliver a keynote at our industry conference or internal leadership event?
Yes. Steven presents at national and state-level healthcare, NDIS and aged care conferences, as well as private leadership offsites and board strategy days. Contact us with your event details, audience profile and preferred topic for a tailored proposal.
Does Steven serve on boards alongside his fractional CFO work?
Yes. Board and advisory roles operate independently from fractional CFO engagements. Steven manages a carefully selected portfolio of board appointments to ensure each organisation receives the attention and governance rigour it deserves. Conflict-of-interest protocols are always disclosed upfront.
Discuss a Board, Advisory or Speaking Engagement
Outline the role, event or opportunity and Steven will respond personally within two business days.