Chief Financial Officer

Our client is a well-established, highly profitable business experiencing rapid growth. With a strong market presence and ambitious expansion plans, they are seeking a commercially astute, hands-on Chief Financial Officer to drive financial performance, enhance strategic decision-making, and support future acquisitions.

The role will succeed a long-standing finance leader and be responsible for transforming the finance function into a high-performing, business-focused team. This is a wonderful opportunity for a finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced growth environment and enjoys shaping strategy while maintaining strong financial controls.

Key Responsibilities
Finance Transformation & Leadership
• Build and lead a small, high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Process & Systems Optimisation
• Implement best-in-class financial processes, policies, and systems to enhance efficiency and support the company’s growth trajectory.

Strategic Decision Support
• Provide insightful financial analysis and commercial advice to the Executive Leadership Team to enable data-driven decision-making.

Operational & Commercial Partnership
• Work closely with operations to drive profitability, optimise cost structures, and improve financial visibility across the business.
• Play a key role in pricing and commercial negotiations.

Acquisitions & Growth Execution
• Support and execute M&A opportunities, including financial due diligence, integration planning, and funding strategies.

Technology & Systems Implementation
• Lead the selection and implementation of a new financial system that aligns with the company’s evolving needs.

Risk & Compliance
• Ensure strong financial governance, compliance, and risk management practices to protect the business and support sustainable growth.

The ideal candidate is a commercially focused CFO or an experienced financial leader ready to step up, with a proven track record in growth environments.

Required attributes include:
• Strong leadership skills – experience building and developing small but high-performing finance teams.
• Strategic mindset – with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and execution.
• Financial systems expertise – experience in systems implementation and process improvement.
• Commercial acumen – ability to partner with operations and drive business performance.
• M&A experience – exposure to transactions, including due diligence and integration.
• Entrepreneurial mindset – experience in high-growth, privately held, or founder-led businesses is highly desirable.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a transformation agenda and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of an already successful business. This role offers the chance to be part of an exciting expansion journey while making a significant impact on performance and scalability.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Andrew Clements aclements@derwentsearch.com.au quoting reference number 32618.