Financial Controller CFO — Inner West Melbourne Resdiential Construction
The Chance
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 environment.
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
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Financial Controller (South Australia)
🏢 Adelaide Croatia Raiders
📍 South Australia