VRG GRL is a glimpse into the minds of its creators. We feel through creativity and speak through colour. Behind our pieces you will find thoughtful silhouettes designed to fit with ease, hand-painted prints and fabrics you'll want to live in. We are passionate about inspiring women to find their style and feel confident. Our clothing is our second skin and we see the importance of being a brand that allows people to express who they are, through what they wear.

All VRG GRL products are 100% exclusive to VRG GRL. Our design team has carefully considered and meticulously designed each and every one of our products, making all VRG GRL pieces one of a kind.

As we continue to scale globally, we are now looking for an experienced and commercially minded Head of Finance to join our HQ team in Newstead, Brisbane.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Head of Finance is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial function across VRG GRL’s Australian and international operations. Reporting to the Co-CEO (Growth & Organisational Strategy), this role combines strategic financial leadership with hands-on operational oversight.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial reporting, and commercial financial analysis, ensuring leadership has accurate, timely, and decision-ready financial visibility to support scalable global growth.

This role is suited to someone who thrives in a quick-paced founder-led environment, enjoys balancing strategic thinking with execution, and is passionate about building structure, accountability, and commercial clarity across a growing business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

- Lead annual budgeting processes across all entities and departments
- Build and maintain rolling financial forecasts and cash flow models
- Develop scenario modelling across inventory, sales, margin, freight, and operational planning
- Partner with leadership teams to improve forecasting accuracy and commercial decision-making
- Translate strategic initiatives into financial plans and investment analysis




- Monitor business performance against budgets and forecasts

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

- Own short and medium-term cash flow forecasting
- Monitor inventory investment, margin trends, payment timing, and operational cash requirements
- Provide proactive visibility on financial risks and capital requirements
- Support founders with strategic and commercial financial decisions
- Improve working capital discipline across the business

Commercial Finance & Business Partnering

- Provide financial insights across product, marketing, operations, and international growth initiatives
- Support pricing, margin, inventory, and profitability analysis
- Partner closely with Merchandising and Operations on inventory planning and stock investment decisions
- Support strategic planning, investment analysis, and business case development
- Build reporting frameworks that improve visibility and accountability across departments
- Oversee month-end close processes and management reporting standards
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, reconciliations, and controls
- Support audit, tax, and compliance requirements across AU and international entities
- Continuously improve reporting quality, consistency, and financial visibility

Finance Team Leadership

- Lead and mentor the finance team across accounting and transactional finance functions
- Build accountability, ownership, and operational structure within the finance function
- Improve workflow management, prioritisation, and reporting cadence
- Support capability development and contribute to shaping future finance team structure as the business scales

ABOUT YOU

- 8-12+ years experience across commercial finance, FP&A;,



financial management, or finance leadership roles
- Experience within retail, ecommerce, wholesale, consumer goods, or inventory-heavy businesses
- Strong commercial finance, forecasting, and cash flow management capability
- Proven experience building budgets, rolling forecasts, and financial models
- Strong understanding of inventory, margin, and working capital management
- Comfortable operating within fast-paced founder-led businesses
- Strong leadership capability with the ability to create accountability and operational clarity
- Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify financial information for non-finance stakeholders
- CPA or CA qualified preferred
- Experience with Xero, Shopify, inventory systems, and reporting tools highly regarded
- Applicants must have current and unrestricted Australian working rights, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

ABOUT US

We are a Certified B Corporation.

A growing global fashion retailer started in Brisbane, Australia.

A female founded business, with over 80% female leadership.

We have donated a percentage of our profits to charity annually, since inception.

A 4-day work week in our Newstead Head Office.

Ethical manufacturing and considered fabric choices are at the heart of our production.

A passionate and experienced team with a focus on innovation, creativity and quality.

We value individual development and success, and provide our team with opportunities to grow with us.

VRG GRL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and empowers everyone to contribute their unique perspectives and experiences. We believe that a diverse team fuels innovation, creativity, and growth, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Together, we can drive a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

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📌 Head of Finance (Queensland)
🏢 VRG GRL
📍 Queensland