Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Hunter Valley / Newcastle Region, NSW

Partner directly with the Managing Director on financial strategy and business growth.

Lead finance across a project-based engineering and industrial business.

Drive project profitability, cash flow and commercial performance.

The opportunity

Recruit Right WA is seeking a commercially focused Chief Financial Officer for an established and growing organisation operating across engineering, projects and industrial services.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will lead the finance function and provide the financial insight needed to support sound decisions, strengthen business performance and manage growth.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on financial management. It will suit someone who understands project-based businesses and can translate financial information into transparent, practical advice. NO WFH is available.

Your responsibilities

- Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling.

- Deliver accurate, timely financial and management reporting.

- Oversee project and job costing, monitor margins and identify commercial risks.

- Manage cash flow, working capital, banking and funding requirements.

- Strengthen financial controls, governance and risk management.

- Oversee Australian taxation, statutory reporting and compliance obligations.

- Improve finance systems,



reporting processes and operational efficiency.

- Lead and develop the finance team.

- Partner with operational leaders to improve financial accountability and project performance.

About you

You will bring

- Proven experience as a CFO, Financial Controller or Head of Finance.

- Experience within a project-based engineering, construction, manufacturing or industrial business.

- Strong knowledge of project accounting, job costing and margin management.

- Demonstrated capability in budgeting, forecasting, cash management and financial analysis.

- Sound understanding of Australian taxation and statutory requirements.

- Strong commercial judgement and the confidence to advise senior leaders.

- A practical leadership style and the ability to develop a capable finance team.

- CA or CPA qualifications will be highly regarded.

What’s on offer An opportunity to take ownership of the finance function, work closely with the Managing Director and contribute directly to the direction and performance of a growing business.

An executive remuneration package will be negotiated according to experience.

Apply now

Submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant finance leadership and project-based industry experience.

For a confidential discussion, contact Gillian Mullins at Recruit Right WA.

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