CFO - APAC

Michael Page; Canberra; On-site; AUD 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is assisting a leading international provider of industrial, equipment and infrastructure solutions with a CFO, APAC role based in Canberra. You will lead finance, IT and operations across multiple entities, shaping strategy, driving performance and delivering scalable processes to support future expansion.

The ideal candidate will be a commercially astute finance executive with CA/CPA/MBA qualifications and a track record in asset-intensive sectors, including finance transformation

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related discipline.
• CA, CPA, or MBA qualifications highly regarded.
• Executive finance leadership experience in asset-intensive sectors.
• Experience leading multi-site or multi-entity finance functions.
• Experience driving finance transformation and ERP implementations.
• Strong commercial acumen in financial planning and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead APAC financial strategy aligning with broader organisational objectives.
• Drive reporting, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow, governance, and risk across a complex multi-entity environment.
• Oversee capital allocation, asset performance, and commercial decision-making to maximise returns.
• Champion finance transformation, systems modernisation, and organisational redesign.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Business partnering

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Education

CA

CPA

MBA

Job description

Our client is a leading international provider of industrial, equipment, and infrastructure solutions supporting essential sectors across resources, energy, infrastructure, and government markets. With operations spanning multiple countries and a strong growth agenda, the business combines operational excellence, innovation, and strategic investment to deliver long‑term value for customers, employees, and stakeholders.

Our client is a private equity‑backed international services organisation operating across a range of asset‑intensive sectors. With a strong reputation for operational excellence and a growing presence throughout the Asia Pacific region, the business is focused on driving performance, scalability, and long‑term value creation.

Description

As CFO, APAC, you will provide strategic, commercial, and operational financial leadership across a diversified portfolio of businesses. Leading finance, IT and operations, you will oversee financial planning and analysis, reporting, governance, treasury, working capital, capital allocation, and business performance across multiple operating entities and jurisdictions. Working closely with the executive leadership team, you will influence strategic decision‑making, support growth initiatives, optimise asset performance, and drive financial discipline throughout the organisation. This role will also play a critical part in finance transformation, systems modernisation, organisational design, and the delivery of scalable processes that support future expansion.

As CFO, you will:

• Lead the APAC financial strategy, ensuring alignment with broader organisational objectives while supporting sustainable growth and profitability.
• Drive financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management, treasury, governance, and risk management across a complex multi‑entity environment.
• Oversee capital allocation, investment evaluation, asset performance, and commercial decision‑making to maximise returns and operational efficiency.
• Champion finance transformation initiatives, including systems enhancement, process optimisation, organisational redesign, and the development of best‑practice reporting and analytical capabilities.

Profile

You are a commercially astute finance executive who combines strategic thinking with operational execution. You possess the gravitas to influence senior stakeholders, the analytical capability to simplify complex business challenges, and the leadership skills to build engaged, high‑performing teams. Most importantly, you thrive in environments where growth, transformation, and value creation are at the centre of the agenda.

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business, or a related discipline, with CA, CPA, or MBA qualifications highly regarded.
• Significant executive finance leadership experience gained within asset‑intensive sectors such as industrial services, mining services, infrastructure, engineering, equipment rental, manufacturing, logistics, or related industries.
• Demonstrated success leading finance functions across complex, multi‑site, or multi‑entity businesses with responsibility for both strategy and execution.
• Proven experience driving finance transformation, ERP implementation, reporting modernisation, organisational redesign, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen with expertise in financial planning, capital allocation, asset management, cash flow optimisation, governance, and business partnering.
• Track record of building, mentoring, and leading high‑performing finance teams in fast‑paced and evolving environments.
• Early career experience within a Big Four or leading professional services firm will be viewed favourably.

Job Offer

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing international organisation where the CFO plays a pivotal role in shaping strategy, driving performance, and delivering long‑term value across the APAC region.