Financial Controller CFO — Inner West Melbourne Resdiential Construction The Opportunity Our client is a rapidly growing, privately-owned business based in Melbourne's inner west, operating across manufacturing and residential project work.
On the back of strong growth, they're looking to bring on an experienced Financial Controller / CFO to step into a senior finance leadership role — someone who can partner directly with ownership, drive commercial decision-making, and help take the business to its next stage of growth.
This is a genuine opportunity for someone with experience gained in a larger, more structured business to bring that calibre of financial rigour and strategic thinking into a growing, owner-led setting.
The Business Structure You'll dual-manage finance across two related entities : The core business — Residential construction A smaller, standalone supply business, operating independently and manufacturing/supplying product to other businesses Key Responsibilities Take ownership of day-to-day financial operations and reporting across both entities Support and work alongside the in-office team member managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Drive financial strategy,



commercial decision-making and business planning as the business scales Oversee financial management of residential project work within the core business Manage the relationship with the business's external accountant, who will remain engaged for tax, BAS and quarterly strategic reviews Implement financial processes, systems and controls to support continued growth Provide commercial and financial insight directly to ownership to support key decisions About You Proven experience as a Financial Controller, CFO, or senior finance leader — ideally including time in a larger, more structured business before moving into an SME/owner-operated environment Comfortable managing finances across multiple related entities/business units simultaneously Strong commercial acumen — able to go beyond reporting and actively help drive the business forward Experience working collaboratively alongside external accountants/advisors Building/construction or manufacturing industry experience highly regarded A genuine "next level" operator — someone who can bring structure, process and strategic thinking to a growing business What's on Offer A genuine leadership role, working directly with ownership to shape the financial direction of the business Inner west Melbourne location The opportunity to make a real, visible impact as the business scales To Apply Click apply now, or reach out for a confidential discussion about the role.

📌 Financial Controller (Melbourne)
🏢 Fetch Recruitment
📍 Melbourne