The Company A large, complex Australian group with a history of growth through acquisition is undergoing a significant reset of its strategy and operating model.
With multiple businesses across the Group, the focus is on accelerating organic growth, improving business performance and building a more scalable platform to support future growth and M A. The transformation agenda has strong sponsorship from the CEO, CFO and ELT, with a clear mandate to drive measurable commercial and financial outcomes.
The Role This is a high-impact initial 3-month interim assignment for an experienced Strategy Transformation executive.
Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the ELT, you will help turn Group strategy into clear priorities, executable initiatives and measurable commercial outcomes.
This is a hands-on role focused on strategy execution, performance improvement and value creation across the business.
Key Responsibilities: Translate Group strategy into clear priorities and executable initiatives Partner with senior leaders to develop business strategies and roadmaps Identify and prioritise growth, performance and value-creation opportunities Drive improvement across pricing, margin, productivity, cost and working capital Quantify EBITDA,



cash and commercial perks Build a prioritised value-creation roadmap with clear ownership Establish practical governance, benefits tracking and execution discipline About You You will be a senior operator with strong strategy, commercial and transformation capability.
You will bring: Significant senior-level finance strategy, transformation or performance experience.
Strong commercial and financial acumen.
A track record of delivering measurable EBITDA and cash improvement.
Experience translating strategy into execution.
Exposure to complex, multi-business or multi-site environments.
Experience in PE-backed, acquisitive or M A environments highly regarded.
Confidence working directly with CEOs, CFOs and senior executives.
You may have started your career in strategy consulting; however, substantial operating experience and demonstrated implementation capability will be critical.
Why Consider This Role A rare opportunity to take on a highly visible, enterprise-wide mandate with direct CEO and CFO sponsorship.
You will have the opportunity to: Shape the Group's strategic and performance agenda.
Drive tangible commercial and financial improvement.
Work closely with the senior executive team.
Make a meaningful impact within an initial 3-month assignment, view to extend.

📌 Interim Director - Strategy & Transformation (Finance) (Sydney)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Sydney