About Our Client The Perth Wildcats are a prestigious and well-established name in the sports industry, celebrated for their success and vibrant community engagement.
As they embark on a dynamic phase of growth and transformation, this is a unique opportunity to join an iconic brand dedicated to sporting excellence and forward-thinking vision.
Job Description The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will play a critical role in providing strategic financial leadership and ensuring the organisation's financial stability and growth.
This is a hands-on role where you will lead the transition of financial operations and build a high-performing finance team.
Key responsibilities of this role are: Collaborating with the Owner CEO and Executive Team to develop structures that foster effective executive relationships, promote a positive workplace culture, and achieve strategic goals.
Establish and maintain a direct relationship with the Board, providing strategic financial advice and analysis, focusing on both the operational and long-term financial health of the organisation.
Ensure that all internal and external accountabilities relating to the organisation's finances are met, timely and of a high standard.
Ensuring compliance with all statutory and corporate governance procedures.
Lead financial planning processes and implement robust financial management systems to enhance efficiency, accountability, and decision-making.
Manage relationships with external auditors and tax authorities to ensure compliance with financial reporting and tax obligations.
Development of a small finance team, coaching and mentoring for high performance.
The Successful Applicant The ideal candidate for this CFO role will be a dynamic and ambitious finance professional ready to take on a pivotal leadership position.
You should have: Extensive senior finance experience with full responsibility for financial compliance.
Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills with significant interaction at the Executive level.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a high level of integrity and a results-oriented approach.
Excellent organisational and leadership skills, with a proven track record of building and mentoring cohesive teams.
CA / CPA accounting qualification.