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Facing transformation, rapid growth, or rising commercial complexity? We help organisations hire finance leaders who can navigate change and elevate performance. From Financial Controllers to CFOs, we connect you with talent who bring the discipline, insight, and commercial leadership needed to maximise value and support your long-term strategy.

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Proven expertise, trusted delivery

We have a strong national record of appointing interim and permanent finance leaders who create financial clarity, improve operational efficiency, and unlock meaningful, sustainable value.

Every 2 minutes

we place a candidate across finance and executive roles

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300+

offices worldwide

35+

years’ experience partnering with large corporations, growing SMEs, and founder-led organisations

Financial leadership recruitment specialists

Chief Financial Officer

Provides strategic financial leadership, oversees corporate governance, drives long-term financial planning, and partners with the executive team to guide organisational performance. Learn more

Finance Director

Leads financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring alignment between commercial goals and operational execution while supporting executive decision making. Learn more

Financial Controller

Oversees financial reporting, statutory compliance, and internal controls, ensuring accuracy across consolidated entities and adherence to AASB and ASIC requirements. Learn more

Finance Manager

Manages day-to-day finance operations, including month-end processes, reconciliations, journals, and compliance with ATO obligations, supporting accurate and timely reporting. Learn more

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Ready to hire? We’re ready to help.

Every business is unique and so are your hiring challenges. Whether you need financial leadership for a permanent or contract role, we create tailored recruitment solutions based on your unique needs.

Contract talent

Quickly expand your team with short- and long-term finance and accounting professionals. Learn more

Permanent talent

Access our network of pre-screened, permanent accounting and finance professionals across Australia. Learn more

Executive search

Our retained search experts can identify senior finance executives and CFOs who can help lead your company forward. Learn more

How our senior finance leadership recruitment works

Securing the right senior finance leader is a pivotal decision that demands discretion and genuine trust. We work closely with you to identify professionals with the capability to influence strategy and lead at the highest level. When you partner with us, you can expect a transparent, confidential process grounded in integrity. Here is what that looks like:

Confidential consultation

We begin with a tailored and discreet consultation to understand your organisation, culture, and leadership needs. By meeting with you directly, we gain clarity on the role’s strategic priorities and the qualities required for success. Where confidentiality is essential, we work under Non-Disclosure Agreements to protect sensitive information.

Targeted search

Our senior finance recruitment specialists combine deep Australian networks with the global reach of more than 300 offices. This allows us to identify and approach proven finance leaders across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth, as well as experienced candidates considering a move to Australia. We deliver focused shortlists that meet both your technical requirements and cultural expectations.

Trusted appointment

We manage the full process with care and discretion, from structured interviews and referencing to offer negotiation and onboarding. By guiding both you and the candidate through each step, we help ensure a smooth transition and a successful appointment that supports your immediate needs and long-term goals.

Real clients, real results

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Work with experienced finance and accounting recruiters in Australia to hire talent.

Or contact us by phone (02) 9240 0405

Case studies: Learn how we have helped businesses like yours

A fast-growing Australian tech company preparing for IPO needed a CFO with capital raising expertise, scalable financial leadership, and investor-ready reporting capability.

We ran a targeted CFO search with the board and CEO, refined the brief, mapped the market, and delivered a shortlist of six senior finance leaders. After structured interviews and assessments, the preferred candidate accepted the offer within eight weeks.

The new CFO led a successful capital raise, strengthened reporting and positioned the company for IPO readiness. The partnership expanded to additional senior hires across technology, legal, and commercial functions.

A large engineering organisation needed a commercially focused CFO to improve governance, modernise finance operations, and support major transformation initiatives.

Leveraging national finance networks, we shortlisted six experienced CFOs within eight weeks and facilitated a structured interview and referencing process, resulting in a successful appointment.

The incoming CFO quickly improved forecasting, upgraded ERP processes, tightened cost controls, and positioned the company for continued national growth.

A private equity-backed energy supplier required a more commercially driven CFO to support rapid expansion and strengthen financial leadership.

Working with the board, we defined the ideal leadership profile, mapped the market, and delivered six high-calibre candidates within four weeks. The preferred candidate accepted after final alignment checks, completing the search in seven weeks.

The appointed CFO improved financial discipline, strengthened reporting, and introduced frameworks that enhanced commercial decision making, supporting the company’s growth trajectory.

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Looking for broader finance support?

We connect you with candidates who bring the right skills and experience to for your needs. In addition to financial leadership, we also recruit across:

Financial control and reporting

Accounting

Tax and treasury

Accounting operations

Financial and business analysis

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Frequently asked questions

A finance leadership recruitment agency specialises in sourcing, assessing, and placing senior finance professionals such as CFOs, Finance Directors, Financial Controllers, and Finance Managers. Agencies identify top talent, manage the search process end-to-end, and help organisations hire leaders who can drive financial strategy, governance, and growth.

Partnering with a financial leadership recruitment agency gives you access to vetted talent, a wider candidate network, and faster hiring outcomes. Agencies reduce the risk of mis-hire, manage confidential searches, and ensure you secure finance leaders with the right technical skills, commercial acumen, and cultural fit.

Finance leadership recruitment agencies commonly place CFOs, Finance Directors, Financial Controllers, Finance Managers, FP&A leaders, and Head of Finance roles. Many also support broader finance appointments including Commercial Managers, Treasury leaders, and specialist senior finance talent.

Look for an agency with deep finance expertise, proven placements at leadership level, transparent processes, and strong networks in your sector. Case studies, repeat clients, and time-to-fill metrics are strong indicators of quality.

Yes. Confidential executive searches are common, especially for replacements or strategic role changes. A finance leadership recruitment agency manages discretion, candidate screening, and controlled outreach to protect both employer and brand.

Absolutely. Financial recruitment agencies evaluate technical capability, leadership experience, financial stewardship, stakeholder management, and cultural alignment. Many run structured interviews, testing, reference checks, and behavioural assessments.

Most finance leadership recruitment agencies support both employers and candidates. They help organisations hire senior finance leaders and also connect experienced finance professionals with new roles, career opportunities, and confidential executive searches.

Financial recruitment agencies typically place finance leaders across sectors, including technology, manufacturing, retail, professional services, healthcare, property, and financial services. Strong agencies tailor shortlists to industry context, growth stage, and business objectives.

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