Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Finance leadership in growth environment Private equity backed Multi-site services, Head Office based Western Suburbs Melbourne We are partnering with a private equity backed business at the forefront of innovation in their niche consumer services segment. Join a rapidly expanding, vertically integrated network set to become a $40M business from day one, offering the rare chance to help shape a national growth story. As a result of their growth plans and recent private equity investment, the organisation is seeking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead and build the finance function and play a critical role in supporting the company’s growth agenda. Reporting directly to the CEO and Board, the new CFO will be a Trusted Advisor to the CEO. You will be responsible for building a scalable, high-functioning finance operation to support a multi-site structure. This will include designing and implementing robust commercial reporting, dashboards, internal controls, improving reporting processes, and introducing systems that enable better commercial decision-making. The CFO will also play a key role in capital planning, strategic analysis, and supporting M&A activities. We are looking for a hands-on finance executive with experience operating in dynamic, fast-growth environments. You will bring strong commercial acumen and a track record of leading finance functions through periods of transformation. Prior experience in M&A execution and integration is highly advantageous, as is the ability to work closely with executive leaders, boards, and investors. Financial experience in product, retail, franchise, or multi-site sectors would be highly desirable. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing services and asset-based business, backed by a committed investor, and to help shape the financial and operational platform needed to support national expansion. Agility, initiative, and the ability to build fit-for-purpose finance capability will be key to success. Responsibilities Lead and build a scalable, high-functioning finance operation to support a multi-site structure. Design and implement robust commercial reporting, dashboards, and internal controls. Improve reporting processes and introduce systems that enable better commercial decision-making. Lead capital planning, strategic analysis, and support M&A activities. Qualifications Hands-on finance executive with experience in dynamic, fast-growth environments. Strong commercial acumen and a track record of leading finance functions through transformation. Experience in M&A execution and integration is highly advantageous. Ability to work closely with executive leaders, boards, and investors. Financial experience in product, retail, franchise, or multi-site sectors would be highly desirable. Seniority level Executive Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing and Management Industries Consumer Services and Wholesale J-18808-Ljbffr
