Salary: $350,000 – $550,000

The internet's backbone isn't in the cloud. It's on the ocean floor, and we put it there.When a video call connects Sydney to Singapore in under 100 milliseconds, or a cloud file reaches the other side of the world in the blink of an eye, that’s undersea cable infrastructure at work. SUBCO designs, builds and operates high-capacity submarine cable systems linking Australia to Asia, the United States, and beyond.In September 2026, we announced the APX programme; three hypercable systems spanning over 40,000 kilometres. The single largest subsea build ever undertaken by a carrier in the Indo-Pacific.With $3 billion in infrastructure projects underway, SUBCO is not a startup finding its feet. We're not a slow-moving incumbent watching from the sidelines. We're an Australian, founder-led company scaling fast, doing work that shapes how entire regions connect to the global digital economy. And right now, we're building the team to make it happen!The OpportunitySUBCO is seeking an experienced Group Chief Financial Officer to join our Executive Team. Reporting directly to the Co-CEOs, you will build and lead a world-class finance function that supports the deployment of $3+ billion in infrastructure projects across the Indo-Pacific region.This is a foundational role at a critical inflection point. You'll establish robust financial systems, processes, and controls, and drive automation across the function. You'll integrate financial insights into strategic decisions, and ensure we have the governance, rigour, and foresight to support rapid growth. Your work will directly enable SUBCO's ability to execute complex,



capital-intensive submarine cable projects while maintaining financial discipline and transparency.This role can be located in either Brisbane or Melbourne.What You’ll DoBuild and lead a world-class finance team setting the standard for rigour, transparency and accountability across the organisationEstablish and maintain robust financial controls, governance frameworks and compliance processes appropriate for a complex, multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional groupOwn the integrity of financial reporting, including group consolidation, statutory accounts and regulatory filings , ensuring accuracy, timeliness and full compliance with applicable standardsLead the design and implementation of finance systems, processes and data architecture that underpin reliable reporting, auditability and scalability as the business growsOversee tax strategy and compliance across multiple jurisdictionsDrive financial risk identification, mitigation and internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure regulatory compliancePartner with Co-CEOs, Chief Strategy & Capital Officer and the broader Executive Team on financial strategy and major business decisions, brining controls-minded perspective to strategic planningManage critical relationships with auditors, lenders, and regulatory stakeholders, ensuring confidence in the organisation’s financial position and reportingLead transformation within the finance function modernising and automating systems,



embedding operational excellence and building the team’s capability to support a rapidly scaling enterpriseAbout youCA/CPA or equivalent qualified accounting qualification (non-negotiable), with a strong grounding in financial accounting and external reportingDemonstrated tenure as a CFO of a multi-national, multi-entity enterprise (capital-intensive industries highly regarded)Deep technical expertise in financial reporting standards, group consolidation, statutory compliance and audit processesProven track record designing and implementing financial controls frameworks, policies and governance structures in complex organisationsExperience selecting, implementing or transforming ERP and financial reporting platforms, with a focus on data integrity and process automationMulti-jurisdiction financial reporting and tax compliance experience, including familiarity with Australian tax consolidation rules, transfer pricing and cross-border obligationsAbility to operate strategically and hands-on in a small team environmentStrong stakeholder management experience; able to manage relationships with auditors, lenders, regulatory stakeholders and executive peersProven ability to build, scale and professionalise finance teams, instilling discipline and a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement.Why you’ll love working at SUBCOWork alongside industry thought leaders, and contribute to infrastructure projects critical to Australia’s futureHybrid work model (3 days in office, 2 from home)Birthday day off, need we say more?Flex Leave – 5 additional days for life admin, health check-ups, family events, volunteering, study and/or personal developmentPaid parental leave benefitsCompany paid coffee and snacks to fuel your best workTenure rewards at key milestones; we celebrate the long game!#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Strategic CFO: Growth, Compliance & Automation (Melbourne)
🏢 Subco
📍 Melbourne