Job Description
Head Of Finance
Maryborough / Fraser Coast, QLD | Senior Leadership Opportunity
Ready to take ownership of the finance function of an established, growing Australian business?
Our client is a successful family-owned manufacturing business seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join its senior leadership team and help drive the next phase of growth.
This is a genuine leadership position for a CPA-qualified finance qualified who knows how to lead an accounts team, bring structure and discipline to a business, and provide directors with the financial clarity they need to make confident commercial decisions.
The Opportunity
You'll take ownership of the finance function across a multi-site operation, working closely with the directors and operational leaders.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and mentoring the accounts team
Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management
Monthly management reporting and commercial analysis
Strengthening financial controls and processes
Financial planning for projects, CAPEX and future growth
Ensuring accurate reconciliations, compliance and audit readiness
Identifying opportunities to improve financial performance
Supporting the directors with commercial decisions and risk management




About You
We're looking for someone experienced, steady and commercially minded who can become a trusted part of the leadership team.
You will need:
CPA qualification – essential
Senior experience as a CFO, Finance Manager or Head of Finance
Proven experience leading an accounts/finance team
Strong budgeting, forecasting and cashflow capability
Excellent commercial judgement and attention to detail
Confidence working directly with business owners and operational leaders
High integrity, professionalism and discretion
Experience within manufacturing, engineering, fabrication or project-based businesses would be highly regarded, as would exposure to multi-site operations and ERP/accounting systems.
Why Consider This Role?
This isn't just about producing reports.
You'll have the opportunity to influence how the business operates and grows, improve systems and processes, and bring greater financial visibility across the organisation.
You'll be joining an established, family-owned business with a long-term outlook and a leadership team looking for a CFO who can genuinely become part of the future of the company.

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