2IC to CFO: Finance Lead, Property Development Growth

Perigon Group; Strathfield; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Perigon Group in Strathfield is seeking a senior finance professional to lead their finance team and support the CFO in business strategy. This high-impact role includes responsibilities such as statutory reporting, budgeting, and overseeing daily finance operations.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in finance, particularly from the property development sector, and a proven track record of managing teams through change. This position offers a unique opportunity in an industry-disrupting company that is experiencing strong growth despite market challenges.

Formación

• Experience as Financial Controller or Head of Finance.
• Background in property development or construction.
• Proven ability to manage teams and drive change.

Responsabilidades

• Lead finance across the group as 2IC to the CFO.
• Accountable for statutory reporting, tax, and treasury.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and day-to-day operations.
• Manage month-end processes and cash-flow planning.
• Drive strategic projects and ongoing process improvements.

Conocimientos

Leadership skills

Financial management

Budgeting and forecasting

Process improvement

Statutory reporting

Descripción del empleo

• Work closely with business founders who value your expertise
• $160,000-190,000 + super

Founder led property and construction group which has achieved sustained growth through strong operational leadership and integrating complementary business verticals

The group are undertaking a pivotal time in their growth ahead of interstate expansion and potential acquisitions and as such are looking to make the first time appointment of a Financial Controller to take over the reigns of the function

• Build a robust finance function providing accurate reporting, reconciliations and financial visibility across the Group
• Establish systems and processes to deliver month-end reporting business day and enable accurate, real-time reporting across all entities.
• Reduce reliance on external accountants, limiting their involvement primarily to year-end compliance
• Lead and oversee accounts payable and receivable
• Improve cash flow management, ensuring receivables remain within agreed terms and overdue balances are actively managed
• Strengthen payroll processes
• Ensure accuracy in data between accounting and project management systems
• Work with the directors to improve financial discipline, controls and business processes

About you

• Are an experienced Finance Manager, FC or Head of Finance with experience in the property or construction sector
• Back yourself to implement controls, fix broken processes and drive best practice
• Have worked in small or medium sized business before

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and growing privately owned group at a pivotal stage of its evolution, with the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to its continued growth and development.