Chief Financial Officer (003 - 01404)

• →Own end-to-end financial management of the business, including monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting
• →Act as a strategic partner to the Managing Director, providing financial insight to support pricing, fleet investment, and growth decisions
• →Oversee day-to-day finance operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll support, and general ledger accuracy
• →Prepare timely and accurate financial statements in line with Australian accounting standards and statutory requirements
• →Manage BAS, GST, payroll tax, and other regulatory lodgments in coordination with external accountants where required
• →Monitor and manage working capital, including equipment financing, asset depreciation schedules, and inventory-related costs
• →Develop and maintain robust financial controls, policies, and procedures to support the business as it scales
• →Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes across departments
• →Liaise with banks, auditors, insurers, and other external financial stakeholders as needed
• →Identify cost efficiencies and margin improvement opportunities across the business
• →Support ad hoc financial modelling and analysis for major equipment purchases, tenders, or expansion opportunities

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive finance experience, including prior experience at CFO, Finance Manager, or Financial Controller level
• Strong background in Australian financial compliance, tax, and reporting standards
• Experience working with an Australian business, ideally within construction, equipment hires, logistics, or a similar asset-heavy industry (highly regarded but not essential)
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, or similar platforms
• Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working AU business hours and collaborating with a remote/distributed team

This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.

To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:

• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)