Chief Financial Officer

1 day ago

City of Brisbane, Australia ROBERT WALTERS AUSTRALIA Full time

Our client is a leading Australian-owned food manufacturer, proudly supporting some of the country's biggest retail brands for nearly 20 years. Based in South-East Queensland, they specialise in crafting a wide range of delicious and high-quality fresh food products. Their national team comprises well-respected industry experts and passionate foodies committed to excellence and innovation.

The Opportunity:

As part of their ambitious growth plans, they are seeking a dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their friendly and solution-focused team. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be a senior member of their leadership team, responsible for overseeing the overall financial performance and management of the finance function. This role is both strategic and hands-on, ensuring our continuous improvement agenda is met through effective business systems and governance structures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the CEO on strategic business growth initiatives.
• Manage and develop financial strategies, compliance requirements, and controls.
• Deliver high-quality accounting services, including P&L reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management.
• Work closely with the operations team to address manufacturing variances and improve performance.
• Provide financial insights for special projects and strategic initiatives, including market expansion and capital upgrades.
• Oversee the organisation's technology function and lead strategic IT projects.
• Partner with leaders across operations, quality, product development, and sales.
• Represent the managing director at industry events and strategic meetings as required.

About You:

To excel in this role, you will have:

• Extensive experience as a financial leader in a complex food processing / manufacturing environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and a proven track record of driving profitable business growth.
• A passion for innovation, strategic profitability, and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership abilities with a focus on developing high-performing teams and workplace culture.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage ambiguity and deliver outcomes.
• A tertiary qualification in finance, accounting, law, commerce, business, or a related discipline is essential; post-graduate studies are desirable.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Hamish Winterbourn on +61 7 30322282 for a confidential discussion.

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Finance Director

Industry: FMCG

Salary: Competitive STI

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Executive

Location: Northern Suburbs Brisbane

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: 2047750/001

Date posted: 17 March 2025

Consultant: Hamish Winterbourn

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