Chief Financial Officer
The Opportunity:
This is an opportunity to join the executive team of a rapidly growing Australian start-up, backed by leading VC groups. The company is well-funded and focused on aggressive growth, with opportunities for deal-making, capital management, commercial negotiations, business development, and customer engagement.
Ambitious finance executives will thrive in this role, which offers a chance to shape the future direction of the business while overseeing financial responsibilities and complex commercial matters.
The Challenge:
This CFO position requires exceptional finance expertise and experience working with venture capital/private equity-backed companies. Key responsibilities include:
1. Preparing timely financial and management reports for the company
2. Planning and directing long-term financial goals, evaluating existing plans, and partnering with the ELT on treasury, financing, and debt management strategies
3. Creating and maintaining an effective management performance framework, conducting commercial reviews, and analysing financial data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and cost reduction opportunities
4. Supporting the business in pricing strategy, developing dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs), and coordinating tax, audit, and reporting matters
5. Driving improvements in systems and processes throughout the company
The Expertise:
We seek a top-tier finance executive with a proven background in finance, including experience as a CFO or 2IC in a commercial finance, strategy, or corporate development leadership role.
Key qualifications include:
* Experience in investment banking, management consulting, or with PwC, Deloitte, EY, or KPMG
* Sector-specific experience in technology and infrastructure, utilities, or industrial
* Significant experience managing stakeholders, including boards and shareholders
* Track record partnering with PE/VC owners and exposure to international markets, ideally the US and Europe
* High analytical skills, outcomes orientation, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
The Next Step:
If you are interested in further details about the client, role, remuneration, or position description, please reach out for a confidential discussion.