Head of Finance (Murray Bridge)

Head of Finance (Murray Bridge)

18 Sep
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Bespoke HR
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Murray Bridge

18 Sep

Bespoke HR

Murray Bridge

CW Products is in a significant growth phase and is looking for an accomplished Head of Finance to help shape the next chapter of the business.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a broad and influential leadership role where you will work directly with the Managing Director, shape commercial and investment decisions, lead the finance function and help build the systems and capability required to support continued scale.

For the right person, this is more than the next senior finance role. It is an opportunity to join a business with real momentum, make a visible contribution to its future and continue expanding your own scope toward future CFO responsibility.

About the Opportunity
CW Products is seeking a commercially minded finance leader who can become a trusted partner to the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team and play an significant role in the future direction of the organisation.

As the business continues to grow, there is an opportunity to further strengthen its financial and commercial capability, improve the quality of decision-making and ensure the finance function, systems and processes continue to scale alongside it.

This is a role that combines strategic influence with operational execution. You will help shape the bigger picture while remaining connected to the commercial and operational realities of the business.

From growth strategy, profitability and investment through to working capital, technology and team capability, your contribution will have a direct impact on business performance and what CW Products builds next.
Based in Murray Bridge, the role offers some flexibility for the right person.

About the Role
Reporting directly to the Managing Director and sitting within the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Finance will provide financial and commercial leadership across CW Products.

Working closely with the Managing Director, National Operations Manager and National Sales Manager, you will bring insight, judgement and constructive challenge to business decisions while ensuring the financial foundations remain strong as the organisation grows.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the financial strategy and translate growth objectives into explicit financial priorities and measures.
- Partner with senior leaders on commercial performance, pricing, margins, customer and product profitability and investment decisions.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, cash flow and working capital strategy.
- Provide commercial evaluation and challenge around capital investment, inventory, systems, resourcing and growth opportunities.
- Prepare and present meaningful financial and strategic insights to the Advisory Board and Senior Leadership Team.
- Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, strengthening capability, accountability and succession.




- Drive improvements across systems, reporting, automation, controls and finance processes.
- Provide oversight of business technology and IT services, working with external providers and internal stakeholders to ensure systems remain effective, secure and capable of supporting future growth.

The remit extends beyond traditional finance leadership into commercial strategy, capital allocation, Advisory Board engagement, technology and organisational capability.

What We're Looking For
We are seeking an accomplished senior finance leader who is energised by growth, commercial challenge and the prospect to make a meaningful contribution to a business over the long term.

The successful candidate will bring:

- Proven experience operating in a senior finance leadership position, such as Head of Finance, Senior Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Finance Director or CFO.
- CA or CPA qualification with strong strategic and commercial finance capability.
- Demonstrated experience supporting an organisation through growth, scale or significant business change.
- Strong commercial judgement and the ability to influence strategy, investment, profitability and business performance.
- Experience working closely with senior executives, Boards or advisory groups.
- Strong capability across forecasting, working capital, cash flow, capital allocation, financial risk and governance.
- A track record of developing finance teams and building capability, accountability and performance.
- Strong systems and technology capability, including ERP, automation, reporting and process improvement.
- A strong understanding of inventory, costing, margins and working capital within an operationally complex environment.
- The confidence to challenge constructively, combined with a pragmatic, collaborative and low-ego leadership style.
- The ability to move comfortably between strategic thinking and operational detail.

Manufacturing experience will be highly regarded, particularly where you have helped a business scale. Senior finance leaders from wholesale, distribution, warehousing or similarly operational industries with highly transferable experience are also encouraged to apply.
This role will suit someone who is commercially curious, energetic and accountable. Someone who enjoys solving problems, developing people, connecting across the business and turning insight into action.

Why CW Products




For someone already succeeding at a senior level, this is an opportunity to take on greater ownership, broader influence and a role where you can see the impact of what you help build.
You will have:

- Genuine influence within the Senior Leadership Team and direct access to the Managing Director.
- Meaningful exposure to strategic, commercial and Advisory Board decision-making.
- The opportunity to shape and strengthen the finance function as the business continues to scale.
- A dynamic, LEAN-based environment focused on continuous improvement, accountability and action.
- Flexibility and mentoring support.
- A competitive executive remuneration package.
- Genuine opportunity for the scope of the role to expand as CW Products grows, with potential progression toward future CFO responsibility.

For candidates wanting to understand the full scope of the opportunity, a detailed Position Description is available on request.

About CW Products
Established in 1984, CW Products has grown from a family business into one of Australia's largest manufacturers and wholesalers of roller shutter products and home automation solutions.

Proudly Australian owned and manufactured, the business remains family owned, with leadership now continuing into the next generation under Managing Director Danny Elassaad. With headquarters in Murray Bridge, and Trade Centres in Sydney and Melbourne, CW Products supports customers nationally through its manufacturing capability, technical expertise and strong focus on quality, innovation and service.

CW Products has built its reputation around long-term customer partnerships and practical solutions that help its customers succeed. Now in a significant growth phase, the business continues to invest in its people, systems and capability to support what comes next.

To learn more, visit www.cwproducts.com.au

How to apply
Submit your application and CV via SEEK. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.

Sound like you?
If you would like to learn more, please don't hesitate to reach out to Selina on 0435 843 ***. To apply, please submit a cover letter outlining your relevant experience as detailed in the advertisement, along with your resume. Please submit as one document.

We maintain the discretion to extend an offer at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are interested in the position submit your application as soon as possible!

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