Chief Financial Officer

Robert Half Executive Search has been exclusively retained to identify an experienced and commercial Head of Finance / Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join a dynamic and growing industrial manufacturing business. With a focus on expanding its global market presence, this firm is an innovative leader in its field and delivers significant efficiencies to the industry it serves.

The newly created CFO role, based at the company's manufacturing site in Warragul, Southeast Victoria, will report to the CEO and is a key leadership position overseeing Finance and Information Technology. This hands-on role requires the CFO to be onsite five days a week to foster strong team relationships and drive a forward-looking financial strategy, suited to the dynamic needs of a small business environment.

This is a career-defining opportunity for a commercially astute and influential CFO to lead strategic growth and drive operational improvements during a critical phase of the company's expansion. The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO and Board as the business diversifies and scales, with a clear path toward a successful liquidity event within the next 3 to 5 years.

• Lead all Finance and Information Technology activities, with onsite leadership of a small team.
• Partner with the CEO & Board on financial strategy and strategic planning; contribute to decision-making and liquidity planning.
• Manage financial and management reporting, board reporting, Capex, AP & AR, Treasury, Tax & Legal Compliance, 3-way cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and occasional M&A activities.
• Develop and implement the IT strategy to enhance operational efficiency, with IT as a small but integral part of the role.
• Collaborate across the organisation to drive growth, efficiency, and a culture of trust and results.

• CA or CPA qualified.
• Prior CFO or equivalent senior finance role within a small to medium manufacturing environment with revenues of between $30M and $100M.
• Industry sector experience in Engineering or Manufacturing (Hi-Tech Industrial, Robotic Automation Equipment, Machinery Manufacturing - e.g., aftermarket automotive parts; Aviation; Defence), Industry 4.0, Industrial Product Development or similar.
• Proven leadership experience of a finance function.
• Deep understanding of financial principles, budgeting, 3-way forecasting and financial analysis.
  • Advantageous but not essential:
  • Experience in IT infrastructure, software, and cybersecurity.
  • Prior experience with PE/VC-backed businesses and taking companies to exit.
  • Prior experience in M&A.
  • Prior experience with R&D tax incentives and funding initiatives.
  • Experience working with a Board of Directors and corporate stakeholders.
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