Profession: Accounting & Finance

Industry: Finance, Executive, Manufacturing and Agribusiness,

Location:  QLD

Salary:  $200,000 - $220,000

Availability:  ASAP

This candidate is a highly experienced financial leader with a 25+ year track record spanning financial strategy, corporate governance, capital raising, and technology implementation. He presented professionally and confidently during the behavioural interview, clearly articulating his leadership approach and alignment to high-growth, tech-enabled environments.

Over the course of his career, he has served in senior leadership roles across the finance function, including a decade as Chief Financial Officer for a fast-scaling business where he oversaw revenue growth from $10 million to $50 million. His responsibilities have included full financial oversight, ICT leadership, payroll for 200+ staff, and direct management of cross-functional finance teams.

He has successfully led multiple capital initiatives—including equity and debt funding—to support business growth and acquisitions. His involvement in due diligence, integration, and financial storytelling highlights his ability to prepare organisations for investor engagement, particularly in the context of venture capital and strategic expansion.

Strategically, he has worked closely with executive leadership to create multi-year business plans, translating them into actionable budgets and KPIs. He implemented Power BI dashboards and Azure-based data solutions to deliver real-time financial insights, supporting informed decision-making across departments—showcasing his capacity to align finance with broader business goals.

His experience in budgeting and cost control is well-demonstrated, particularly during times of uncertainty such as the COVID-19 pandemic. He applied decisive cash flow management and cost containment strategies to protect business continuity without compromising profitability.

Leadership is another key strength. His values-led approach has helped him foster cohesive, high-performing teams across finance, systems, and people functions. He is known for his clarity, honesty, and ability to engage stakeholders from the boardroom to the frontline.

Technologically astute, he has introduced BI reporting tools that enhanced visibility into sales performance, inventory management, and production variances. His commitment to leveraging digital tools aligns with organisations seeking efficiency, scalability, and innovation.

With a rare blend of financial rigor, strategic thinking, and operational tech literacy, this candidate is exceptionally well-equipped to lead and scale the finance function of a high-growth, innovation-driven business.