Job: Chief Financial Officer

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to take ownership of the financial management of the business. The successful candidate will be a hands-on Senior Finance Leader with strong interpersonal and leadership skills who can demonstrate tangible examples of improving finance functions, systems and procedures. You will have previous experience in managing and developing a team. You will also show the ability to work closely and communicate effectively with senior leaders of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Internal management reports, forecasting, KPI reports and variance analysis.
• Lead the annual budgeting process.
• Statutory compliance & reporting – taxation/GST/FBT/Payroll Tax etc,
• Leading change, innovation and continuous improvement in systems, work processes and practices to achieve operational efficiencies.
• Managing, leading and developing our growing finance team
• Maintaining and improving existing performance dashboards for key staff
• Partner with the senior leadership team on strategic growth initiatives
• Lead various projects including significant integrations, as well as the implementation of any new systems and upgrades
• Certain IT and commercial projects

About you:

• Previous CFO experience in a commercial role
• A university degree and either a CA/CPA qualification
• Strong examples of Financial, Operational, Commercial and Strategic Leadership
• An interest and understanding of some of the tools available to streamline the finance function – we’re looking for someone who will challenge the status quo.
• A strong understanding of complex groups and structures
• Advanced skills using Excel
• Advanced knowledge of accounting software (Xero)
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy