CFO - Growth & Value Leader, PE-Backed Civil Infra

Derwent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Derwent is seeking a Chief Financial Officer for a market-leading Civil Infrastructure Construction business backed by Private Equity, based in regional NSW. Reporting to the CEO, you will lead the finance function and drive a major value-creation agenda across the organisation.

The ideal candidate has a proven CFO track record in project-based, contract-led environments with a distributed blue-collar workforce, ideally civil contracting, EPC or mining.

Qualifications

• CFO with track record in a project-based, contract-led business with a distributed blue-collar workforce.
• Commercial partnering experience to scale a business and protect margins.
• Experience managing complex multi-year contracts, including margin, cash flow and risk control.
• Strong treasury and debt facility management capabilities.
• Leadership to inspire a high-performing, safety-embedded culture.
• Hands-on style suitable for a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Private equity experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• As CFO, you will report to the CEO and drive a major value creation agenda.

Skills

CFO experience

Contract-based business

Treasury management

Debt facilities

Commercial partnering

Leadership

Fast-paced environment

Safety culture

PE experience

Job description

Derwent is seeking a Chief Financial Officer for a market-leading Civil Infrastructure Construction business backed by Private Equity, based in regional NSW. Reporting to the CEO, you will lead the finance function and drive a major value-creation agenda across the organisation.

The ideal candidate has a proven CFO track record in project-based, contract-led environments with a distributed blue-collar workforce, ideally civil contracting, EPC or mining.