THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is an established, PE-backed services business with an ambitious growth agenda. With strong investor support and a clear strategy built around organic growth and acquisitions, the business is entering an exciting phase of scale.

They are now looking for a commercially minded CFO to lead the finance function, partner closely with the CEO and investors, and play a central role in driving value creation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Finance or Finance Director ready to step into their first CFO seat, with meaningful upside through a Management Incentive Plan.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the private equity shareholder, you'll take ownership of the following areas:

Finance leadership

- Leading the end-to-end finance function, including statutory and management reporting, cash management, treasury, tax and compliance.
- Leading, developing and growing the finance team, building capability and structure to support a scaling business.
- Owning the month-end and year-end close and managing the external audit relationship.
- Managing working capital, cash flow forecasting and banking relationships, including debt facilities and covenant reporting.

Reporting and governance

- Delivering high-quality, timely monthly reporting to the CEO, Board and investors.
- Continuously improving financial processes, controls and governance to meet the standards expected of a PE-backed business.
- Running the annual budgeting and reforecasting cycle, with clear KPIs and performance reporting across the business.
- Reviewing finance systems and leading improvements or implementations to support a scalable, multi-entity group.

M&A; and integration

- Partnering with the investor on the acquisition strategy,



including target assessment, financial due diligence, valuation, deal modelling and transaction execution.
- Leading the financial integration of acquired businesses, including systems, processes, reporting alignment and synergy delivery.
- Developing a repeatable integration framework so the business can absorb acquisitions efficiently as it grows.

Commercial partnership

- Acting as a true commercial partner to the CEO and leadership team, providing insight on profitability, pricing, margin improvement and cost efficiency.
- Supporting key commercial decisions, including new contracts and renewals, with explicit financial analysis.
- Contributing to strategy, the value creation plan and, in time, exit readiness.

ABOUT YOU

- You are CA or CPA qualified and currently working as a Head of Finance, Finance Director, Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance role, ready to step up into a CFO position.
- You have worked in a growing, acquisitive business and bring hands-on experience in M&A;, due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
- You are commercial first and comfortable influencing decisions, not just reporting on them.
- You have a track record of lifting reporting, processes and controls to a high standard.
- You are hands-on and adaptable, equally comfortable rolling your sleeves up in a lean team and thinking strategically about the bigger picture.
- You build credibility quickly with senior leaders, investors and operational teams.
- Private equity experience is advantageous but not essential.
- Experience in a services or contract-based business would be well regarded.
- You are based in Brisbane and South Brisbane office location works for you!

If you're interested in finding out more, please use the link to apply now!

📌 CFO (Brisbane)
🏢 Foundry Talent Partners
📍 Brisbane