The Opportunity
SUBCO 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 Do
Build and lead a world-class finance team setting the standard for rigour, transparency and accountability across the organisation
Establish and maintain robust financial controls, governance frameworks and compliance processes appropriate for a complex, multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional group
Own the integrity of financial reporting, including group consolidation, statutory accounts and regulatory filings , ensuring accuracy, timeliness and full compliance with applicable standards
Lead the design and implementation of finance systems, processes and data architecture that underpin reliable reporting, auditability and scalability as the business grows
Oversee tax strategy and compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Drive financial risk identification, mitigation and internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure regulatory compliance
Partner 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 planning
Manage critical relationships with auditors, lenders, and regulatory stakeholders,



ensuring confidence in the organisation's financial position and reporting
Lead transformation within the finance function modernising and automating systems, embedding operational excellence and building the team's capability to support a rapidly scaling enterprise
About you
CA/CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification (non-negotiable), with a strong grounding in financial accounting and external reporting
Demonstrated 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 processes
Proven track record designing and implementing financial controls frameworks, policies and governance structures in complex organisations
Experience selecting, implementing or transforming ERP and financial reporting platforms, with a focus on data integrity and process automation
Multi-jurisdiction financial reporting and tax compliance experience, including familiarity with Australian tax consolidation rules, transfer pricing and cross-border obligations
Ability to operate strategically and hands-on in a small team environment
Strong stakeholder management experience; able to manage relationships with auditors, lenders, regulatory stakeholders and executive peers
Proven ability to build, scale and professionalise finance teams, instilling discipline and a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement.
Why you'll love working at SUBCO
Work alongside industry thought leaders, and contribute to infrastructure projects critical to Australia's future
Hybrid 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 development
Paid parental leave advantages
Company paid coffee and snacks to fuel your best work
Tenure rewards at key milestones; we celebrate the long game!

📌 Chief Financial Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Subco
📍 Melbourne