Chief Financial Officer

4 weeks ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia Thornton Engineering Australia Pty Ltd Full time
Chief Financial Officer – Lead Growth Across a Multi-Company Portfolio

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Company Description
Thornton Engineering is a proud, family-owned Australian company established in 1975, delivering high-quality steel fabrication for some of the nation's largest infrastructure projects. Today, we're a growing multi-company group with strong market presence, a reputation for innovation, and exciting growth plans ahead.

We are seeking an ambitious, driven, and commercially astute Chief Financial Officer to join our leadership team and help propel us into the future.

Overview

This is a unique opportunity to step into a key leadership position in a business with a solid finance team already in place. You'll work alongside the CEO, Board, and senior management to shape and execute the financial and commercial strategy for our group, while also identifying opportunities for growth and investment — whether that's expanding business units, new acquisitions, or strategic land purchases.

Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic leadership across Finance, Sales & Estimating, Commercials & Projects, and Production.
  • Manage funding facilities, working capital, and balance sheet flexibility to position the company for expansion.
  • Strengthen financial governance structures and compliance.
  • Work closely with Project Managers, Estimators, and General Managers to drive profitability and efficiency.
  • Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement, leading a capable finance team while mentoring their development.
Qualifications
  • You're more than a numbers person. You're energised, motivated, and commercially savvy, with the ability to translate financial insights into real business growth.
  • A strong background in senior finance leadership roles, ideally in complex, multi-entity businesses.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics (CPA or MBA highly regarded).
  • Proven record in driving profitability, managing funding, and implementing sound financial governance.
  • Ambition to be a true business partner — influencing, advising, and steering strategy across the group.
Additional Information
  • Why join us?
    • Impact: Be the key financial leader shaping the future of a growing multi-company portfolio.
    • Support: Step into a business with an established finance team, ready for your guidance.
    • Growth: Play a pivotal role in expansion, acquisitions, and long-term commercial strategy.
    • Culture: Be part of a family-owned company with 50+ years of history and a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and people.

Opportunities like this don't come along often — a chance to take the reins of a high-performing finance team and influence the strategy of a dynamic, expanding group. Apply today and seize the opportunity to leave your mark on an ambitious Australian business.

Seniority level
  • Executive
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Finance and Sales
Industries
  • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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