Chief Financial Officer

Confidential Manufacturing Company • Full-time • Melbourne, VIC, AU • 2d ago

A well established business is seeking an experienced CFO to join its leadership team.

You will lead the finance function and play a critical role in shaping business strategy, driving commercial performance, and supporting sustainable growth. As a key member of the leadership team, you will provide strategic financial guidance, challenge decision-making where required, and ensure a strong focus on profitability, cash flow, operational efficiency, and value creation.

This role requires a commercially astute finance leader with strong manufacturing experience who understands the link between operations, supply chain, cost management, pricing, margins, and overall business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the full finance function across Australia.
Act as a trusted adviser to the Leadership Team, providing strategic financial and commercial guidance.
Drive business performance through insightful analysis, reporting, and decision support.
Own and present monthly financial results, including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and key business performance metrics.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.
Partner closely with operations, supply chain, sales, and commercial teams to improve profitability and business outcomes.
Provide detailed analysis of costs, margins, inventory, product profitability, and operational performance.
Identify business risks and opportunities, providing proactive recommendations to senior leadership.
Ensure compliance with all statutory, tax, regulatory, and reporting obligations.
Strengthen financial controls, governance, systems, and business processes.
Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing finance team.

About You

You are an accomplished finance executive who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional commercial acumen. You understand the operational drivers of a manufacturing business and can translate financial information into practical actions that improve performance and drive growth.

Essential Requirements

CPA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
Proven experience as a CFO, Finance Director, Head of Finance, or similar senior finance leadership role.
10+ years' experience across accounting, finance, taxation, and commercial finance.
Strong manufacturing experience with a solid understanding of:
Pricing and margin optimisation
Supply chain and operational performance drivers
Demonstrated ability to partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to influence business outcomes.
Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance management.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial information for non-finance audiences.

Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, further details regarding the organisation will be provided to shortlisted candidates. All applications and enquiries will be treated with the strictest confidence.