<p><strong>Your opportunity:</strong></p><p>You'll be joining a successful, privately owned group with ambitious expansion plans and a leadership team focused on taking the business to its next stage of growth.</p><p>This is a newly created position reporting directly to the CEO. You'll be the first in-house finance appointment, giving you the opportunity to shape how finance operates, influence business strategy and play a significant role in the group's continued expansion.</p><p>You're not following in anyone's footsteps and you'll have the full support of the leadership to drive the function.<br />It's not a traditional Financial Controller role where your time is dominated by month-end, reconciliations and statutory reporting. Think approximately 70% commercial and operational finance, with 30% financial control and governance.</p><p>You will have significant influence over commercial performance and future growth.</p><p><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></p><p>A significant part of your role will be working alongside Area Managers and operational leaders across multiple locations (in person visits and online), helping them understand the financial performance of their businesses, and identify opportunities to improve it.</p><p>You'll have the opportunity to:</p><ul><li>Influence business strategy: Work directly with the CEO and leadership team, providing financial insight to support strategic decisions, growth plans and future expansion.</li><li>Drive commercial performance: Work with operational leaders to understand site-level profitability, identify opportunities and translate financial information into practical actions.</li><li>Improve business reporting: Develop meaningful management reporting, dashboards and KPIs that give the leadership team a clearer picture of business performance.</li><li>Introduce a Balanced Scorecard: Establish a broader view of performance, connecting financial results with operational measures and the key drivers of business success.</li><li>Own budgeting and forecasting: Build and improve forecasting processes, providing greater visibility of future performance and supporting better commercial decisions.</li><li>Influence growth: Provide financial modelling, analysis and commercial advice to support the group's expansion plans and ongoing investment decisions.</li></ul><p>You'll also take ownership of the financial control environment. The accounting function is currently supported by an outsourced provider, and you'll assess which activities are best retained externally and which should progressively move in-house.</p><p>You'll be responsible for reviewing and challenging monthly results, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information, maintaining appropriate controls and overseeing statutory and compliance requirements.</p><p><strong>Who you are:</strong></p><p>You'll understand how a growing business operates. You won't need a large finance team or an established corporate structure around you to make things happen. You're comfortable being hands-on, bringing clarity to the numbers and building processes that add value without creating unnecessary complexity.</p><ul><li>CA/CPA qualified, with a strong commercial accounting background.</li><li>Experience as a Finance Manager or Commercial Financial Controller</li><li>Experience in a multi-site business, where you've worked closely with non-finance stakeholders to improve financial performance.</li><li>Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and management reporting capability.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and the ability to turn financial data into meaningful commercial insight.</li><li>An understanding of Balanced Scorecards, operational KPIs and the broader drivers of business performance.</li><li>Understand how a small business drives growth</li><li>Sound financial control experience, including month-end oversight, balance sheet integrity, audit and statutory compliance.</li><li>The confidence to challenge, influence and coach operational leaders, without needing to be the loudest voice in the room.</li></ul><p><strong>Apply Today</strong></p><p>Submit your CV directly via email to Stewart Selwood on [email protected] or by pressing the Apply button.</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. 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<h2>Chief Finance Officer</h2><h2>Executive finance leadership opportunity</h2><p>We are partnering with a well-established and growing organisation to appoint a Chief Financial Officer. This is a key executive leadership role for a commercially minded finance leader who can support strategy, improve performance, strengthen planning, and provide high-quality financial leadership across a complex business.</p><p>Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with the executive team and Board, the Chief Financial Officer will play a central role in shaping financial strategy, supporting commercial decision-making, managing performance, and ensuring the business has the insight, discipline and governance required for sustainable growth.</p><p>This opportunity will suit an experienced CFO or a senior finance leader ready to step into a broader executive role.</p><h2 id="the-role">The role</h2><p>The Chief Financial Officer will lead the finance function and act as a trusted adviser to the Chief Executive Officer, Board and leadership team. The role will be responsible for financial strategy, planning and analysis, reporting, cash flow, risk management, controls, systems improvement, and finance team leadership.</p><p>The successful candidate will bring a strong blend of commercial judgement, financial rigour and leadership capability. You will be comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels, helping guide business performance while also building the frameworks, reporting and processes needed to support future growth.</p><h2 id="key-responsibilities">Key responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Lead the financial strategy of the business and align financial plans with broader organisational objectives</li><li>Partner with the Chief Executive Officer and leadership team on business planning, performance and key decision-making</li><li>Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning and financial analysis</li><li>Provide clear insight into business performance, risks, opportunities and improvement priorities</li><li>Support commercial and operational decisions through robust financial analysis and modelling</li><li>Lead Board reporting and provide high-quality information to support governance and decision-making</li><li>Oversee funding, liquidity, financial controls, compliance and risk management</li><li>Improve reporting, systems and the quality of management information across the business</li><li>Develop and lead a capable, responsive and commercially focused finance team</li><li>Build strong working relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders</li></ul><h2 id="about-you">About you</h2><p>We are interested in speaking with accomplished CFOs as well as high-performing Financial Controllers or Heads of Finance who are ready to step into their first Chief Financial Officer role.</p><p>You will bring:</p><ul><li>A recognised accounting qualification such as CA, CPA or equivalent</li><li>Senior finance leadership experience in a complex business environment</li><li>Strong capability across financial planning, analysis, reporting and cash flow management</li><li>Sound commercial judgement and the ability to support strategic and operational decisions</li><li>Experience working with senior executives, Boards and external advisers</li><li>A track record of improving financial processes, reporting and controls</li><li>Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor teams and influence stakeholders across the business</li><li>A pragmatic, credible and collaborative style, with the confidence to challenge when needed</li></ul><h2 id="why-consider-this-opportunity">Why consider this opportunity?</h2><p>This is an outstanding opportunity to join an established organisation in a genuine executive leadership capacity. You will have the ability to influence strategy, improve business performance and help shape the next stage of growth.</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmljaGFyZC5zaW5kZW4uMDE5MzguMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Manager | Sydney CBD - 3 days in office | $160,000-$170,000 package + Bonus</strong></p><p><strong>We are partnering with a global organisation to recruit a Finance Manager into its established finance team.</strong></p><p><strong>Reporting to senior finance leadership, this role offers a blend of financial reporting, technical accounting and team leadership. You will oversee core financial operations, work closely with key stakeholders and contribute to ongoing improvements across finance processes. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your commercial and technical expertise within a collaborative, established business.</strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Oversee month-end close, reconciliations and journal entries, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.</strong></li><li><strong>Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.</strong></li><li><strong>Analyse actual results against forecasts, providing insights into financial performance.</strong></li><li><strong>Prepare financial statements and support statutory reporting and audit requirements.</strong></li><li><strong>Support budgeting and forecasting cycles.</strong></li><li><strong>Lead, coach and develop a team of two finance professionals.</strong></li><li><strong>Contribute to finance process improvement and transformation initiatives.</strong></li><li><strong>Support business changes and improvements to financial reporting processes.</strong></li><li><strong>Collaborate with key stakeholders on reporting and business priorities.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li><strong>CA/CPA qualified with a degree in Accounting or Finance.</strong></li><li><strong>6+ years' experience across financial accounting, reporting or audit, ideally from a Big 4 or mid-tier background.</strong></li><li><strong>Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience preparing financial reports.</strong></li><li><strong>Experience with an ERP system and advanced Excel skills.</strong></li><li><strong>Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and deliver accurate financial reporting.</strong></li><li><strong>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.</strong></li><li><strong>A proactive mindset with an interest in process improvement and team development.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Apply Today!</strong></p><p><strong>Please submit your CV directly to discuss this opportunity further.</strong></p><p><a href="mailto:[email protected]"><strong>[email protected]</strong></a></p><p><strong>Please note that due to the confidential nature of this opportunity, further company information will be provided to shortlisted candidates. Due to the high volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.</strong></p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZWxlbmEuc3B1cnJpZXIuODgxMDguMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Director of FP&A | Sydney CBD</strong></p><p><strong>$180,000-$200,000 + Super + Bonus</strong></p><p><strong>Sydney CBD | 4 Days in Office </strong></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are partnering with a high-growth business to recruit a <strong>Director of FP&A</strong> due to internal promotion.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior FP&A Manager looking to take the next step into a Director-level position. Reporting directly to a passionate CFO, you will take ownership of the FP&A function, lead the financial planning and forecasting processes and play a key role in shaping the organisation's commercial strategy.</p><p>The business is experiencing significant growth across revenue, headcount and its overall operations, creating an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded finance leader to make a genuine impact.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Own and lead the annual financial planning and budgeting process</li><li>Take full ownership of financial forecasting and performance reporting</li><li>Manage and maintain the organisation's financial model</li><li>Lead FP&A activities, providing meaningful financial insights and analysis</li><li>Business partner with senior stakeholders across Operations, Sales and other key functions</li><li>Prepare and present investor presentations and financial updates</li><li>Support corporate finance activities and strategic business initiatives</li><li>Use financial analysis to identify opportunities, influence decision-making and drive business performance</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are looking for an outgoing, commercially minded finance professional who is ready to step into a broader leadership position.</p><p>You will be confident engaging with senior stakeholders, challenging decisions where necessary and using financial insights to influence business strategy.</p><p><strong>You will ideally have:</strong></p><ul><li>CA/CPA qualification with a strong technical foundation</li><li>Experience operating at Senior FP&A Manager level, ready to step into a Director position</li><li>Previous Big 4 accounting background highly regarded</li><li>Experience within a smaller, growing business environment preferred</li><li>Strong ownership of budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and FP&A</li><li>Proven ability to business partner with senior stakeholders across multiple functions</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with exposure to corporate finance and investor reporting</li><li>An outgoing and resilient personality, with the confidence to challenge and influence senior leaders</li><li>A hands-on approach and the ability to operate across a broad commercial remit</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Role?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Significant growth trajectory</strong></li><li><strong>Genuine career progression</strong> </li><li><strong>Broad commercial exposure</strong></li><li><strong>Leadership opportunity</strong></li><li><strong>Great team culture</strong></li><li><strong>Work-life balance</strong></li><li><strong> </strong></li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>Please submit your CV directly to discuss this opportunity further.</p><p><a href="mailto:[email protected]"><strong>[email protected]</strong></a></p><p>Please note that, due to the high volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZWxlbmEuc3B1cnJpZXIuODQwMjAuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">