Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Role Overview
We are looking for a seasoned, commercially minded CFO based in Sydney to lead the finance function. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree or above, with 10+ years of progressive finance experience. A Big 4 plus in-house corporate background is preferred, alongside solid familiarity with the Australian business landscape. Prior financial management experience in retail and brick-and-mortar store operations is highly valued. We prioritise candidates with stable career track records.
Key Responsibilities
- Formulate group financial strategy, annual budgeting, rolling forecasts and scenario analysis, partnering with the executive team to drive profitability and sustainable business growth.
- Oversee month-end and year-end close, statutory financial reporting, audit coordination, tax compliance and governance in line with Australian accounting standards and local regulatory requirements.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, inventory and cost control; deliver store-level P&L analysis, performance review and commercial insights for retail offline operations.
- Establish and optimise finance policies, internal controls and ERP processes; lead, develop and mentor the finance team.
- Evaluate capex, new store investment proposals and expansion plans, support commercial negotiations and stakeholder communication.
- Manage external relationships including auditors, tax consultants, banks and other professional advisors.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or above.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant finance working experience.
- Preferred career path: Big 4 audit/advisory experience followed by in-house corporate finance leadership roles.
- Hands-on financial management experience in retail and brick-and-mortar store business is a strong plus.
- Deep understanding of Australian local business environment, accounting, tax and compliance practices.
- Stable career history.
- CA / CPA qualification or equivalent professional certification preferred.
- Excellent executive communication, commercial acumen and leadership skills.
- High integrity, strong stress tolerance and sound judgement for strategic financial decision-making.
