Exclusive Retained Search | Perth
Hunter Manning has been exclusively retained to appoint a Chief Financial Officer for a leading, privately owned Perth-based business operating within a complex, asset-intensive environment.
This is a senior, hands-on CFO role, focused entirely on the financial leadership of a standalone operating business. It will suit a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys partnering closely with executive leadership and operating with the agility of a private enterprise.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the executive team, the CFO will be accountable for the financial health, governance, and commercial performance of the business.
This is a highly operational and commercial position, with genuine influence across strategy, capital management, and day-to-day decision making.
The role offers a strong balance between commercial execution (circa 70%) and strategic support (circa 30%), within a business that values practical outcomes, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted commercial partner to the board across operations, growth initiatives, and projects
- Lead cashflow management, capital allocation, and treasury activities
- Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling to support decision making
- Develop and maintain robust financial policies, controls, and governance frameworks
- Deliver insightful management reporting and identify opportunities for improved efficiency and performance
- Lead banking and funding discussions relevant to the business
- Oversee tax compliance, GST, income tax, payroll reconciliations, and statutory obligations
- Manage financial risk, including insurance and financial compliance
- Drive process improvement initiatives across finance and related functions
- Lead, mentor, and develop a well-established finance and payroll team
About You
You are a commercially astute CFO or senior finance leader who thrives in privately owned, operationally focused businesses.
You will bring:
- CA or CPA qualification
- Strong experience in senior financial management
- Strong experience across cashflow, capital management, and funding
- Advanced financial analysis and modelling capability
- Experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams
- The ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights
- A pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset with strong business acumen
Personal Attributes
- Collaborative, engaging, and influential across all levels of the business
- Sees finance as an enabler rather than a gatekeeper
- High emotional intelligence with a grounded, practical leadership style
- Values strong governance while maintaining commercial agility
- Invested in team capability, succession planning, and culture
- Demonstrates humility, drive, and sound judgement
Why This Role?
- Privately owned business with real decision-making autonomy
- Genuine influence at executive level
- Strong remuneration framework including short- and long-term incentives
- High-quality existing finance team
- Long-term role with scope to make a meaningful impact
Next Steps
This role is being managed exclusively by Hunter Manning. All direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to Hunter Manning for consideration.
