As one of the founding team, you'll work directly with the CEO to build the finance function from the ground up – establishing the systems, controls and reporting needed to support a rapidly scaling workforce. This is a genuinely hands‑on role. Initially, you'll own the day‑to‑day finance function yourself while designing the processes and structure that future team members will slot into.

Key responsibilities
Own management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow
Manage AR and AP during the initial growth phase
Review outsourced payroll outputs and ensure accuracy
Establish financial controls, governance and reporting
Manage banking and funding requirements
Build financial models to support business decisions
Integrate Xero with CVL's workforce/recruitment platforms
Improve reporting and automate manual finance processes
Build a scalable finance structure as the business grows

About you
Experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller with robust hands‑on capability




Proven success building a finance function in start up or growth businesses
Ideally experienced in labour hire, workforce services or another high‑volume operational setting
Strong Xero capability and confidence working across business systems
Commercially minded with robust cash flow, forecasting and management accounting experience
Comfortable working in an early‑stage business where not everything is built yet
Able to move between strategic advice and getting into the detail
CA/CPA or accounting qualification highly regarded

About us

CVL is a private equity‑backed skilled labour hire and workforce solutions start‑up entering the Victorian construction market, well supported by capital and established by industry leaders with a long‑term, strong track record, currently building its founding team ahead of launch.
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