CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) | CANBERRA ACT
· Senior executive leadership role reporting directly to the CEO
· Strategic growth phase within a high-performing organisation
· Rare opportunity to shape long-term financial direction
About Canberra ACT
· Population: ~462,000
· Strong government, infrastructure and renewable energy investment
· Growing clean energy and sustainability sector
About the role
A well-established and expanding organisation within the renewable energy sector is seeking a high-performing Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its executive leadership team.
With the current CFO transitioning into the CEO position, this is a rare succession opportunity to step into a strategic leadership role at a pivotal growth stage.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead financial strategy, governance, risk management and operational performance across the business. This position requires a commercially astute executive capable of operating at board level while maintaining strong financial controls and driving sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
Executive & Strategic Leadership
* Lead long-term financial planning and corporate strategy
* Partner closely with the CEO and executive leadership team
* Provide high-level financial insight to support board decision-making
* Support expansion initiatives and capital growth strategies
Financial Management & Governance
* Oversee budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
* Maintain strong financial controls and reporting standards
* Ensure compliance, governance and risk management frameworks
* Strengthen financial systems and reporting processes
Commercial & Operational Performance
* Support commercial negotiations and investment decisions
* Drive financial efficiency and cost management strategies
* Deliver performance analysis and executive reporting
* Improve business intelligence and forecasting capability
Leadership & Culture
* Lead and develop the finance function
* Promote accountability, integrity and high-performance standards
* Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
Skills & Experience
Essential
* Proven experience as CFO or Senior Finance Executive
* Strong commercial acumen and strategic capability
* Experience scaling or growing businesses
* Executive-level leadership and board engagement
* High integrity, credibility and professional maturity
* Exceptional organisational and operational efficiency
Highly Regarded
* CPA or CA qualification
* Experience within renewable energy, infrastructure, construction or capital-intensive sectors
* Experience leading finance transformation initiatives
Salary & Benefits
* $150,000 - $200,000 + super (depending on experience)
* Executive leadership position
* Direct reporting line to CEO
* Influence over long-term business strategy
* Stable and expanding organisation
About the company
The employer is a growing and well-established organisation operating within the renewable energy sector. With strong market presence and an ambitious expansion strategy, the business is entering its next phase of growth and is seeking an experienced financial leader to support this trajectory.
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