OverviewJacaranda Finance, a founder-led digital lender, is appointing a newly created Head of Finance to lead the end-to-end finance function.
The company has helped Australians access fast, fair, and affordable credit for over a decade, specialising in the non-prime market and using alternative data to inform risk assessments.
Jacaranda operates with a team of over eighty employees and a positive, supportive culture.Jacaranda Finance is not your average lender or workplace and is a Great Place to Work certified company.The Prospect (Operational Leadership)Reporting to the CEO, this is a hands-on, operational leadership role accountable for the end-to-end finance function and the day-to-day integrity of numbers, controls, cash, reporting and compliance.
You will execute the financial plan and operating cadence set by the Executive Team and contribute data-driven insight, while ensuring the finance engine runs reliably at pace.
You will bring structure and standardisation to existing frameworks and processes in preparation for a planned automation and transformation program commencing January 2026.
You will lead a capable finance function, including a strong Financial Controller and Finance Team who report to you.What you'll doOwn the daily finance rhythm: cash flow, treasury, bank covenants, AP/AR, payroll, GL integrity, and month-end close.Deliver accurate, on-time management reporting, board packs and KPI dashboards; drive variance analysis and action tracking.Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles; ensure the operational plan aligns with exec-set strategy and funding requirements.Maintain robust controls, policies and compliance (tax, audit, regulatory) and continuously lift governance maturity.Standardise and document processes to enable scale; ready the function for automation/technology uplift in 2026.Partner cross-functionally (Credit, Collections, Product, Technology) to improve margin, loss ratios and unit economics.Lead, coach and develop a high-performing FC and finance team; set clear SLAs and quality benchmarks for service delivery.Support funding and lender reporting requirements with timely, accurate data and clear narratives.About youCA/CPA qualified; bachelor's degree in commerce/finance or related.Several years across finance operations/controllership and team leadership, ideally within financial services or tech-enabled businesses.Proven ownership of month-end, cash, controls, audit/tax, and reporting in a fast-paced environment.Track record building structure and improving processes; comfortable preparing teams for systems automation/transformations.Commercially sharp with excellent communication—able to translate numbers into explicit actions for non-finance stakeholders.Hands-on, "roll-up-your-sleeves" leadership style; calm under pressure and energised by scale-up pace.Why JacarandaStrong team already in place (including a high-calibre Financial Controller).
Career growth, learning opportunities, hybrid flexibility, and a vibrant, supportive culture.Please contact Sarah Kennedy at Perigon Group to discuss this opportunity in confidence.
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đź“Ś Head Of Finance
🏢 Perigon Group
đź“Ť Brisbane