CFO

FourQuarters Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

The CFO opportunity in Sydney CBD is a strategic leadership role with hands-on financial oversight, reporting to the CEO and Board. You will drive budgeting, forecasting and governance while managing cash flow and treasury.

With strong WIP, project costing and margins experience, you will partner on business strategy, strengthen financial reporting and lead the finance team through the next growth phase.

Qualifications

• Previous CFO/Finance Director or senior finance leadership experience.
• Background in project-based industries (engineering, construction, manufacturing).
• CA/CPA qualified and technically proficient in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing financial performance, reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Managing cash flow, working capital and treasury.
• Providing commercial oversight of WIP, project costing and margins.
• Improving financial visibility across projects and business operations.
• Strengthening financial controls, reporting processes and governance.
• Overseeing statutory reporting, technical accounting and compliance.
• Driving finance systems improvements and transformation.
• Partnering with the CEO and Board on business strategy and growth.
• Developing and strengthening the finance team.

Skills

WIP management

Project costing

Commercial finance leadership

Leadership & communication

CA/CPA

Education

CA/CPA qualified

Job description

The Company

My client is a well-established Australian business seeking an experienced CFO to join their Sydney CBD team. Operating in a project-based environment, the business is looking for a commercially minded finance leader with strong WIP and project costing experience to support its next stage of growth.

The Role

A broad CFO opportunity combining strategic leadership with hands-on financial oversight. Working closely with the CEO and Board, you will lead the finance function, drive commercial performance and strengthen financial reporting across the business. Responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing financial performance, reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Managing cash flow, working capital and treasury
• Providing commercial oversight of WIP, project costing and margins
• Improving financial visibility across projects and business operations
• Strengthening financial controls, reporting processes and governance
• Overseeing statutory reporting, technical accounting and compliance
• Driving finance systems improvements and transformation
• Partnering with the CEO and Board on business strategy and growth
• Developing and strengthening the finance team

About You

• Previous CFO, Finance Director or senior finance leadership experience
• Background in a similar project-based industry, such as engineering, construction, manufacturing or related environments
• Strong WIP, project accounting and costing experience
• Commercially minded, with the ability to understand project profitability and business performance
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge
• Experience improving finance processes, systems and controls
• Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence business decisions
• CA/CPA qualified
• Hands‑on approach with strong leadership and communication skills
• Full working rights in Australia