Planet Organic is an established and profitable Australian organic tea and wellness business based on the Sunshine Coast. We manufacture and distribute an extensive range of organic products across wholesale, retail and rapidly growing e-commerce channels. We are a privately owned business with an experienced team and are entering the next stage of our development.

About the role

Reporting directly to the owner, you will take responsibility for the financial and commercial management of Planet Organic and provide financial oversight of an associated aviation-parts business. You will be expected to understand the business well beyond the P&L.; The role combines traditional CFO responsibilities with significant commercial and management involvement. You will identify what's happening in the business, understand why it's happening, anticipate what is likely to happen next and recommend what management should do about it.

Key responsibilities

Full ownership of the finance function

Budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management

Monthly management reporting and analysis

P&L;, balance sheet and cash-flow oversight

Development and monitoring of budgets and KPIs

Working-capital and inventory management

Purchasing and supplier financial oversight

Product, customer and sales-channel profitability analysis

Margin analysis and identification of opportunities to improve profitability

Financial modelling and evaluation of major commercial decisions

Banking relationships and finance facilities

Cash management and treasury

Development and maintenance of strong internal financial controls

Oversight of accounting, taxation and statutory requirements

Management of external accountants and specialist advisers where required

Reviewing operating expenses and identifying meaningful cost‑saving opportunities

Working closely with production, operations, sales and e‑commerce teams

Providing commercial guidance and support to other managers

Improving management information and accountability throughout the business

Assisting with strategic planning and longer‑term business decisions

We are specifically looking for someone with significantmanagement experience, not simply technical accounting expertise.

You will work across the organisation and will be expected to:

Provide leadership to managers and staff where appropriate

Help establish clear responsibilities and accountability

Assist management with operational and commercial decisions

Challenge assumptions and decisions constructively

Identify issues before they become problems





Help develop systems and processes that allow the business to operate efficiently without unnecessary owner involvement

Act as a senior point of contact when the owner is unavailable

Help build a disciplined, commercially focused management culture

The successful candidate will be comfortable making decisions and taking responsibility rather than waiting for direction.

AVSearch Responsibilities

The role will also include financial oversight ofAVSearch, an established aviation‑parts business owned by the same group.

AVSearch is moving toward a simplified operating model focused primarily on monetising its substantial existing aviation‑parts inventory.

Responsibilities will include:

Oversight of bookkeeping and financial reporting

Cash‑flow forecasting and management

Inventory and working‑capital reporting

Monitoring inventory sales and cash conversion

Sales commission and incentive reporting

Expense and overhead control

Profitability analysis

Banking and financial administration

Liaising with external accountants and tax advisers

Providing consolidated financial reporting across the owner's businesses

AVSearch is not expected to require the same level of day‑to‑day involvement as Planet Organic but will form part of the CFO's overall responsibilities.

About you

10+ years of senior finance experience, including significant experience as a CFO, Finance Director, Financial Controller, Commercial Manager or equivalent senior leadership position

CA or CPA qualifications

Strong commercial and operational judgement

Experience working as part of a senior management team

Experience within privately owned or owner‑led businesses

Strong cash‑flow and working‑capital management experience

Experience with inventory‑intensive businesses

Manufacturing, FMCG, wholesale, distribution or e‑commerce experience

Strong budgeting and forecasting capabilities

Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills

Experience developing meaningful management reporting and KPIs

Strong understanding of systems, processes and internal controls

The confidence to challenge the owner and other managers when appropriate

The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non‑financial managers





A practical, hands‑on approach to problem solving

Robust experience with Xero and ERP/inventory systems

Experience withCin7 Corewould be highly regarded but is not essential

The Person We’re Looking For

We arenotlooking for someone whose primary focus is producing historical financial reports.

We want someone who thinks commercially and understands that the finance function should help management make better decisions.

You should be equally comfortable discussing:

cash flow, margins and budgets

as you are discussing:

inventory, staffing, production, purchasing, sales performance and operational efficiency.

You will need to be prepared to get into the detail when necessary while maintaining a clear understanding of the bigger commercial picture.

You should also be comfortable working directly with an entrepreneurial owner and be prepared to provide an independent opinion rather than simply agreeing with management.

Why Join Planet Organic?

This is an unusual opportunity for an experienced finance executive who wants to have a meaningful influence over a successful privately owned business.

Planet Organic is profitable and established, with significant opportunities to further improve its operations, systems and profitability.

The owner intends to progressively reduce his involvement in the day‑to‑day management of the business.

A major objective of this appointment is therefore to strengthen the senior management structure and create a business capable of operating effectively and independently.

For the right person, this means considerable responsibility, autonomy and influence.

Rather than being one member of a large corporate finance department, you will be directly involved in the important decisions affecting the business.

This may particularly suit an experienced CFO or senior commercial executive who has spent time in larger organisations and is now looking for a senior, hands‑on role with a successful privately owned business on the Sunshine Coast.

Systems

Our current systems include:

Xero | Cin7 Core | Shopify | Amazon | Faire

Experience across e‑commerce, inventory management and integrated financial systems will be highly regarded.

Location & Remuneration

Location: Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Employment: Full Time
Remuneration: $150,000-$170,000 + Superannuation, depending on experience

This is primarily anin-house position. We are looking for someone who wants to become an integral part of the business and management team.

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