Group Chief Financial Officer

FourQuarters Recruitment • Full-time • Melbourne, VIC, AU • 21h ago

Group Chief Financial Officer

Sydney, NSW | Melbourne-based candidates encouraged to apply | Private Equity Backed | M&A / Buy & Build

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Group CFO to join a well-established Industrial Services platform business at the beginning of an ambitious Private Equity-backed growth journey.

The position is based in Sydney, NSW. We are particularly interested in speaking with Melbourne-based candidates who would be open to relocating to Sydney for the right opportunity.

Following a recent acquisition by a Private Equity investor, the group is embarking on a significant national buy-and-build strategy, with an active pipeline of acquisition opportunities already identified. This newly created CFO position will be instrumental in driving the M&A agenda, leading acquisition activity and delivering value through the successful integration of businesses into the group.

Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Board and Private Equity investors, the successful candidate will take ownership of the group's financial strategy, with a particular focus on acquisitions, integration, capital management and value creation.

Key Responsibilities

Take a leading role in executing the group's buy-and-build strategy, overseeing the full acquisition lifecycle from target assessment through to transaction completion.
Lead financial due diligence, deal evaluation, financial modelling, valuation and transaction structuring.
Work closely with the CEO, Board and investors to assess acquisition opportunities and support investment decisions.
Lead the financial integration of acquired businesses, ensuring effective consolidation of systems, reporting, processes and controls.
Drive post-acquisition performance improvement and identify opportunities to deliver synergies and enhance value across the group.
Manage capital structure, funding requirements, banking relationships and debt facilities to support ongoing acquisition activity.
Establish robust group reporting, financial controls and governance frameworks across a growing multi-entity business.
Partner with operational leaders to improve profitability, cash flow and commercial performance.
Build and develop the finance function to support the group's continued national expansion.

About You

Proven experience as a CFO, Finance Director or senior finance leader within an acquisitive, multi-entity or complex business environment.
Strong hands-on M&A experience, ideally having led or played a significant role in multiple acquisitions from initial assessment through to integration.
Demonstrable experience across financial due diligence, financial modelling, valuation, transaction execution and post-acquisition integration.
Experience operating within a Private Equity-backed business or supporting a buy-and-build growth strategy would be highly advantageous.
Strong understanding of capital management, debt facilities, funding structures and banking relationships.
A track record of driving commercial performance, operational improvements and value creation.
Ability to operate strategically with investors and the Board while remaining hands-on in delivering transactions and business outcomes.
Experience within Industrial Services, Business Services or a similarly fragmented sector would be beneficial.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to take on a genuine Group CFO position within a newly acquired Private Equity platform, with M&A sitting at the heart of the growth strategy.

With an established platform, significant acquisition pipeline and strong investor backing, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead a substantial buy-and-build programme, shape the group's acquisition strategy and play a defining role in building a national market-leading business.

The role offers significant exposure to the CEO, Board and Private Equity investors, alongside the opportunity to create meaningful value through acquisitions, integration and business transformation.

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