Head of Finance

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia Contour Education Full time

**Description**

We're looking for a strategic and commercially-minded **Head of Finance** to help steer Contour into its next phase of growth. This is a newly created role for a seasoned finance leader who can blend big-picture thinking with sharp execution. This role is for someone keen to build the Finance function from the ground up - you'll shape our financial strategy, build a scalable function, and ensure we grow sustainably — all while working closely with our COO, CEO and leadership team.

**Who we are**

**Over 8,000 students and 250+ team members have joined Contour Education**since our founding in the beginning of 2020. Our growth is a testament to our dedication in providing **ALL** our students and parents with a premium learning experience (from 24/7 personal support to on-demand resources) and our commitment to helping them achieve their personal goals, and achieve success in their school assessments and exams. We've been listed three years in a row as one of the Fastest Growing Startups by the Australian Financial Review, and we're continuing to multiply year over year

It's our vision to **reshape education**,** one student at a time.**

**What you'll do**
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting and long-term financial strategy
- Provide commercial insights that shape decision-making across the business
- Manage cash flow, compliance, audit, tax, and financial risk across jurisdictions
- Build a best-in-class finance function across Payroll, Billing, Accounts and FP&A
- Introduce scalable financial systems, automation and performance dashboards
- Partner with the executive team on profitability, pricing and capital strategy
- Oversee annual audit, cross-functional financial projects and systems upgrades
- Lead and develop a high-performing team through coaching and accountability
- Ensure accurate, timely and transparent financial reporting
- Drive financial alignment across People, Academic, Operations and Tech teams

**Skill Requirements**:
**Strategic**Financial Leadership
**Commercial**Insight & Business Acumen
**Forecasting**, **Budgeting** & **Capital Planning**
**Systems Thinking** & Process Optimisation
**Strong Communication** & Stakeholder Engagement
**Compliance,** **Risk** & **Controls** Expertise
**Team Development** & Accountability
**Scale-Up** or Multi-Entity Experience

**Honesty**and Integrity
**Energy** and Enthusiasm
**Independence**& Proactiveness

**Academic Requirements**:

- CA or CPA qualified
- 10+ years of senior finance leadership experience
- Proven background in financial strategy, reporting, and transformation
- Familiarity with modern finance tools (e.g. Xero, FP&A platforms, dashboards)
- Experience working closely with cross-functional leaders

**Personal Requirements**:

- Growth mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, agile environment
- High attention to detail with a focus on outcomes
- Deep alignment with Contour’s values and educational mission
- Melbourne-based with flexibility to be onsite as needed
- Desire to build something meaningful and long-term

**Benefits**:

- Help shape the future of education at one of Australia's fastest-growing startups
- Direct exposure to the CEO & COO in a strategic leadership role
- Work with a values-driven team who care deeply about impact and innovation
- Flexible working arrangements (hybrid) with trust and autonomy
- Access to expanded learning, wellness and team perks
- Real opportunities to grow with the organisation as it scales nationally

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