Chief Financial Officer

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia ClearCompany Full time
Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Sydney, NSW
Sector: Independent Education | Full-Time | Executive Leadership

Earlyhood Executive has been exclusively retained to recruit a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a prestigious independent education group.

About Us:

We are a respected and growing independent education group based in Sydney, dedicated to delivering excellence in learning and development across a network of schools and educational institutions. Our mission is to empower students through innovation, strong values, and high academic standards.

We are now seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping our financial strategy as we continue to grow.

The Role:

As CFO, you will lead the financial operations of the group, ensuring financial health, transparency, and sustainability. You'll work closely with the CEO, Board, and key stakeholders to provide strategic financial guidance while overseeing budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with organisational goals
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
- Oversee financial reporting, compliance, and regulatory obligations
- Manage risk, cash flow, and investment strategies
- Drive financial performance improvement and operational efficiency
- Collaborate with school heads and functional leaders to support decision-making
- Provide regular financial insights to the Board and Executive Team

About You:

- CA/CPA qualified with a strong finance background
- Proven experience as CFO or senior financial leader, in the education sector is essential.
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and excellent leadership skills
- Strong commercial acumen, analytical capabilities, and ethical judgment
- Comfortable navigating complexity and managing multiple stakeholders
- Passionate about education and values-driven leadership

What We Offer:

- A meaningful executive role within a values-based organisation
- Opportunity to influence and lead in a mission-driven environment
- Competitive remuneration package
- Collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team

How to Apply:

If you're ready to make a real impact in the education sector, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and motivation for applying via the link or email chris@earlyhood.com.au
For a confidential discussion, contact Chris at Earlyhood Executive on 0483 947 525

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