Chief Financial Officer

Melbourne, Victoria. Retained Apr 13, 2025

Company

For over five decades, this values-driven organisation has built a strong reputation for reliability and excellence. Now, they're gearing up for their next chapter - a bold phase of growth fuelled by innovation, operational excellence, and strategic investment. With a strong leadership culture and deep-rooted family values, they offer a unique blend of tradition and transformation.

Position

As Chief Financial Officer, you'll partner closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to shape and execute the company's strategic growth agenda. This is more than a finance role - it's an opportunity to influence at the highest level, challenge the status quo, and help build the business of the future.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and commercial support to the CEO, Managing Director, and senior leadership team.
• Drive initiatives to improve utilisation, working capital efficiency, inventory management, and sales performance.
• Lead financial forecasting, cash flow planning, and investment modelling.
• Oversee and enhance reporting frameworks and deliver insights that inform business-critical decisions.
• Lead the development and execution of the long-term IT and ERP strategy.
• Champion process improvements and systems optimisation across finance and operations.
• Support growth through both organic development and M&A activities.

Profile

Ideally CA/CPA qualified with a track record of success in senior finance leadership roles. Demonstrated commercial acumen and a passion for growth-focused strategy with proven experience influencing executive teams and leading critical conversations. A self-starter with strong leadership skills, high energy, and a bias for action. You will be a visible and engaging leader who inspires confidence across the broader organisation. Experience with ERP systems and IT transformation initiatives is highly desirable.

Benefits

Be part of a legacy business with a modern, forward-thinking mindset. Be part of shaping the financial and operational future of a growing enterprise. Attractive salary package with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

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