Our client is seeking an exceptional Group Head of Finance to join their Executive Leadership Team and help shape the future of a fast-growing, vertically integrated business operating across processing, wholesale distribution, logistics, and retail.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll have the opportunity to build capability, improve systems, influence strategy, develop people, and play a key role in driving the next stage of growth.

Our client is looking for a leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, improving systems, driving commercial outcomes, and partnering with department operational heads to unlock growth.

Why This Role?

Executive leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director

Opportunity to shape and modernise the finance function

Influence strategy and key business decisions

Lead finance across a diverse and growing group of businesses

Drive ERP, reporting, and business improvement initiatives

Join a young, ambitious, and growth-focused leadership team

Genuine career growth and long-term opportunity

The Opportunity

As Group Head of Finance, you will lead all aspects of finance across a diverse and growing group of businesses.

You'll oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, banking relationships, statutory compliance, commercial analysis, systems improvement, and team development while providing the financial insights that drive better business decisions.

This is a role for someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands‑on leadership and wants to help build a business, not simply report on it.

What You'll Bring

CA or CPA qualified

8+ years' experience in senior finance leadership roles

Strong commercial acumen and business partnering skills





Proven experience leading finance teams through growth and change

Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and reporting

Experience implementing ERP systems or driving finance transformation initiatives

Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills

Ideally You'll Have Experience In:

FMCG, food manufacturing, agribusiness, wholesale distribution or retail

Multi-entity group structures

Banking, treasury and covenant management

Operational and manufacturing environments

The Person

Looking for someone who is for more than a technically strong finance professional.

You’ll be a leader who brings:

Strategic thinking and commercial curiosity

Humility, integrity and accountability

Strong people leadership and coaching skills

Patience, resilience and adaptability

A genuine passion for helping people and businesses grow

What’s In It For You?

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development and growth opportunities

Significant influence over business strategy and direction

Opportunity to build a high‑performing finance function

A cooperative culture that values initiative, innovation and continuous improvement

If you’re an ambitious finance leader looking for an opportunity to influence strategy, develop people, drive change and help shape the future of a growing business, this is the role for you.

Unlock job insights

Your application will include the following questions:

- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- What's your expected annual base salary?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Head of Finance?
- Have you completed a certified practising accountant (CPA) qualification?

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📌 Group Head of Finance (Melbourne)
🏢 Leading
📍 Melbourne