Natures Cargo is a proudly family-owned foodservice distribution business, built on strong relationships, reliability, and a commitment to delivering quality products and service to our customers. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who shares our values, understands the dynamics of a family-owned enterprise, and thrives in a hands-on, operationally focused leadership role.
The Opportunity requires an individual who will actively engage with the day-to-day operations of the business, partner with our senior leadership team, and drive strategies that enhance efficiency and profitability. The right candidate will have experience in a similar-sized business—ideally within foodservice, wholesale, or distribution—and will bring both financial expertise and commercial acumen to the role.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the financial strategy, planning, and reporting processes across the business.
- Take a proactive role in the day-to-day operations, working closely with the Directors and management team to identify opportunities for margin improvement, cost management, and operational efficiencies.
- Develop and implement systems, processes, and reporting tools that provide explicit visibility over performance and support informed decision-making.
- Drive initiatives that strengthen cashflow management, working capital, and profitability.
- Provide insights and analysis for growth strategies and operational improvements.
- Oversee compliance, risk management, and governance, while maintaining a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.
- Build and mentor a small finance and admin team, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency in all financial functions.
- Support the family owners in balancing the values and culture of a family business with the commercial discipline needed to scale sustainably.
About You
- Proven experience, ideally 10+ years as a CFO, Finance Director, or senior finance leader in a privately-owned or family-run business of comparable size.
- CA or CPA qualification would be preferable.
- Strong commercial mindset with a track record of improving profitability and operational efficiency.
- Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable engaging directly with operations, sales, and logistics—not just sitting behind the numbers.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate financial data into practical business actions.
- Experience using Pronto ERP would be highly regarded but not essential.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the business, from owners to frontline staff.
- Experience in foodservice, wholesale, or distribution sectors highly regarded.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a family-owned business where relationships matter and your contribution will have a visible impact.
- Opportunity to shape the financial future of the business, not just report on it.
- Work in a dynamic industry where commercial insight and hands-on involvement are valued.
- Staff discounts on over 6,000 product lines.
- Work with a passionate and dynamic team.
- Free on-site parking.
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
If you're a driven and experienced CFO ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you! Please note that this role is subject to satisfactory reference and police checks, as a condition of employment. Please note only applicants with valid working rights will be considered.
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