- Scale-up opportunity in high-growth SME
- Drive M&A and investment readiness
- Optimise financial performance
About the Organisation
Viking Food Solutions is a leading provider of food processing equipment and packaging solutions for Australian food businesses. Originally established in 1976, the company has evolved into a dynamic, market-leading, family-owned business. Headquartered in Epping Victoria since 2013—with recent expansions in NSW, WA, and QLD—the company now boasts a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility featuring multiple converting and printing lines. With consistently strong growth and healthy profitability, and now with increased warehouse and manufacturing capacity, the Board is focused on corporatising the business structure to support its next phase of growth. This includes exploring strategic merger and acquisition opportunities and potential private equity investment, positioning Viking Food Solutions for long-term success.
About the Role
This is a rare opportunity to step into the inaugural Chief Financial Officer position and shape the financial future of a thriving, family-owned business poised for transformation. Reporting directly to the CEO and Board, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial strategy and business scalability. Leading a small finance team, you will partner closely with the broader business, embedding financial acumen across the organisation. You will drive improvements in financial systems, processes, and controls to support scalability, strengthen inventory and cost management, and enhance divisional reporting to provide clear insights for decision-making. The role will also involve exploring strategic merger and acquisition opportunities, conducting due diligence, and providing trusted financial advice to the family owners. As the business grows, your remit will expand to include HR and IT, further cementing your leadership impact.
About You
CA/CPA qualified, you are a commercially astute, hands-on financial leader with extensive experience in privately owned manufacturing businesses. With a track record of success in high-growth environments, you have played a key role in business transformation and corporatisation. Your expertise includes manufacturing accounting experience, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, and implementing scalable financial systems. You have a deep understanding of costing and inventory accounting, and a demonstrated ability to partner with sales teams and executive leadership. A trusted advisor to Boards and family owners, you bring strategic insight and a pragmatic, results-driven approach to financial leadership.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to drive strategic change and lead Viking Food Solutions into its next chapter, please contact Andrea Ogden, Partner at SHK via email andrea.ogden@shk.com.au, for a confidential discussion. Reference number #3016100 or click ‘Apply for this job’. Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in Microsoft Word format. Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to SHK.
