Partner to CEO & develop a contemporary finance team in pursuit of enhanced commercial outcomes. Growth environment, established industrials business.
- Lead the development of commercial maturity of the finance function
- Support organic and acquisition-driven growth
- Drive process improvement and efficiency initiatives
About the company
We are assisting a market-leading industrials business which is now seeking forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer, as it continues on a path of sustained organic growth and successful acquisitions. This position will report to the Chief Executive Officer with a remit to drive key initiatives within the finance function, and to support senior stakeholders with further growth targets and the strategic direction of the company.
About the position
- Support the CEO and other senior leaders with pragmatic and commercially robust advice
- Attract, mentor, and develop a range of finance professionals to ensure a high performing team is in place at all times
- Oversee all financial functions including compliance, planning, reporting, and analysis
- Drive the establishment and refinement of forward-looking and data-driven insights, ensuring genuine contemporary finance business partnering capability
- Enable critical thinking and superior financial modelling to support strategic initiatives
- Oversee the delivery of statutory reporting, financial and management reporting, as well as budgeting / forecasting
- Manage and enhance relationships with external auditors, tax advisors and regulatory bodies to deliver improved processes and outcomes for the business
- Foster an environment of proactive risk management including insurance, market, and cash flow/liquidity management
- Provide inspiring leadership and mentoring to direct and indirect reports
About you
- CA/CPA/CIMA/MBA qualified with excellent financial and management accounting knowledge and skills, aligned with outstanding commercial acumen
- Proven leadership ability with a track record of building and retaining high performing finance teams
- Prior experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or import/distribution businesses is highly advantageous
- A flexible and critical high-level thinker, you are a natural business partner and pragmatic problem solver who does not get caught in the weeds
- With excellent digital and data capability, you bring a good degree of technological literacy
- You are a strong and natural communicator with executive presence
How to Apply
Please click 'Apply' to submit your resume online or call Gavin McDonald on 0405 287133 for a confidential discussion.
