Robert Half Executive Search. provided pay range This range is provided by Robert Half Executive Search Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range A$250.00/yr - A$300.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Robert Half Executive Search. Impressive well tenured leadership team Significant growth agenda The Company Robert Half Executive Search has been exclusively retained by a well-established, privately owned business seeking a skilled CFO to lead the company through a trade sale with an opportunity for you to share in the value creation as part of your compensation package. This entrepreneurial organisation with current revenues of $100M has a significant appetite to grow. With a customer-first ethos, our client enjoys deep, long-standing relationships — both local and international — built on its expertise and significant market footprint. With a true national presence, the business is well-regarded as a market leader. Operating in a competitive and growing industry, our client has built a distinct advantage unmatched by its peers. Heavily focused on exceeding customer expectations, our client has built its business around a strong focus on, and commitment to, its people — fostering a culture that supports career growth, development, and long-term opportunity. Now executing its next strategic phase, our client is working towards a trade sale within an 18–24 month window. The Role Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will be a key senior member of the Executive Leadership Team. You will bring considerable commercial experience and be positioned as a leader able to support key functions across the business. As an experienced Chief Financial Officer, you will provide leadership across a range of financial and commercial areas. Your primary focus will be to drive value within the business and guide it to a successful sale event within an 18–24 month timeline. Key responsibilities include: Sale readiness: Prepare the business to be sale-ready ahead of the sale event Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and submission of accurate and timely financial statements and reports, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, laws, and regulations Financial Planning and Analysis: Develop and execute financial plans and strategies, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling (including pricing) to support growth and investment decisions Commercial Analysis: Analyse current and future customer data, pricing, contract terms, margins, competitors, and industry trends Business Planning: Develop a 3-year strategic plan based on value drivers and market opportunities Business Transformation: Identify and pursue transformation opportunities such as automation, outsourcing, and industry partnerships Cash Management: Manage cash flow, ensuring adequate liquidity and maximizing investment returns Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage financial risks including credit, market, and operational risks Insurance: Lead assessment and arrangement of company-related and D&O insurance Corporate Governance: Ensure compliance with governance policies, risk management, and audit requirements Investor Relations: Represent the company to investors, analysts, and stakeholders, including leading preparation and delivery of quarterly and annual financial results Team Management: Build and lead a high-performing finance team, providing guidance, coaching, and development opportunities Business Leadership: Drive a high-performance culture across the entire business Advocacy: Support efforts to increase the company’s visibility within the industry Stakeholder Management: Maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders Your Profile You will be a CA/CPA qualified accountant with hands-on experience successfully leading a business through a sale event. This role requires more than observing from the sidelines; you will have been instrumental at every stage with a proven track record to demonstrate your impact. You understand the nuances of working within a privately owned SME and can navigate the pressures and challenges of a growing, ambitious environment. You are skilled in driving commercial outcomes, with a strong grasp of pricing, profitability, analysis, and financial modelling. You understand how value levers interconnect — how sales relate to debtors, working capital, business strategy, and banking relationships. A natural business partner, you can build relationships throughout the organisation and externally with clients, suppliers, and banks. Key requirements: Prior success in leading a business through a sale event Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance 10 years of broad finance experience Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills Proven ability to work with high-growth businesses Strong commercial acumen Influencing and negotiation skills Team leadership and management experience Apply Today Your application will be assessed within 3-5 working days. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Learn more about our recruitment services: https://www.roberthalf.com.au/contact-us PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY APPLICANTS WITH FULL WORKING RIGHTS IN AUSTRALIA WILL BE CONSIDERED Seniority level Seniority level Executive Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Finance, Strategy/Planning, and Accounting/Auditing Industries Utilities Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Robert Half Executive Search. by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Chief Financial Officer” roles. 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