Our client is a highly successful global non-bank lender with an established presence in the Australian market. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Deputy Chief Financial Officer to join their Sydney-based leadership team.

Working closely with the CFO, this is a broad and senior finance leadership role with responsibility across financial strategy, reporting, planning, governance and finance operations. The successful candidate will play an significant role in supporting the continued growth of the business while helping drive the performance and development of the broader finance function.

Key Responsibilities:
Partnering with the CFO and senior leadership team on financial strategy and business planning
Leading budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial analysis
Overseeing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting
Managing statutory accounts, tax, audit and broader regulatory requirements
Providing commercial insights and analysis to support business decision‑making
Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team
Driving continuous improvement across finance processes, controls and systems




Managing relationships with auditors, regulators and other key external stakeholders
Supporting strategic initiatives and M&A; activity, including due diligence, financial modelling and integration

Ideal Candidate Profile:
An experienced senior finance professional with a strong technical accounting foundation
CA/CPA qualified or equivalent
Significant experience within financial services, lending, banking or a related environment
Strong knowledge of statutory reporting, audit, tax and financial controls
Commercial and strategic, with the ability to operate effectively across both technical and operational finance
An experienced people leader with strong stakeholder management skills
Comfortable working closely with senior executives in a growing and quick‑paced business

This is an excellent chance to step into a broad Deputy CFO position within a successful and growing global financial services business, with significant exposure to both strategic and operational decision‑making.

📌 Deputy Chief Financial Officer Sydney
🏢 East Partnership
📍 Sydney