Chief Financial Officer - Family Office

at; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 125 000 - 150 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A diversified Family Office based in Australia is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to oversee financial management and governance of a significant investment portfolio. The successful candidate will lead financial operations, provide strategic insight, and manage key relationships. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the financial future of the group while working closely with the principal family. Strict confidentiality is assured for applicants.

Qualifikationen

• 15+ years of experience, ideally with exposure to private investment offices.
• Experience in manufacturing businesses.
• Ability to operate with discretion and judgment.

Aufgaben

• Lead and oversee all financial operations.
• Partner with the Principal to evaluate new investment opportunities.
• Manage relationships with banks, advisors and auditors.

Kenntnisse

Chartered Accountant (CA/CPA)

Financial Controller or CFO experience

Understanding of taxation

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Jobbeschreibung

A substantial and diversified Melbourne based Family Office seeks a Chief Financial Officer to oversee the financial management, strategy, and governance of a significant portfolio of investments, operating businesses and real assets.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in preserving and growing family capital, ensuring robust financial governance, and providing strategic insight across multiple asset classes and jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all financial operations, including reporting, compliance, taxation and treasury management
• Partner with the Principal and the Investment Committee to evaluate and execute new investment opportunities within the operating businesses
• Manage relationships with banks, advisors and auditors
• Proactively develop and maintain the Family Office’s financial architecture, systems and controls
• Support succession planning, intergenerational wealth transfer and family governance frameworks
• Oversee investment performance reporting

Ideal Candidate

• Chartered Accountant (CA/CPA) with 15+ years’ experience, ideally including exposure to private investment offices and specifically manufacturing businesses
• Demonstrable experience and success at the Financial Controller or CFO level within manufacturing companies
• Strong understanding of taxation and complex entity management
• Proven ability to operate with discretion, judgment and commercial acumen
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on environment while engaging strategically at Board and family level
• Strong hands‑on leadership and integrity, working with a small but capable Finance team

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected Family Office with long‑standing assets across property, listed equities, private equity, and operating businesses. The CFO will be a trusted adviser to the principal family and play a critical role in shaping the financial future of the group.

Remuneration will reflect the seniority and scope of the position. Strict confidentiality is assured for all applicants.