Chief Financial Officer

Luminary Partners; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership within the Gold Coast, Queensland. The ideal candidate will have CA/CPA qualifications and significant experience in a multi-site, growth-focused environment. This unique opportunity involves building the finance function from the ground up and driving financial strategy to support sustainable expansion. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading a finance function in a multi-site or growth-oriented environment.
• Ability to balance tactical thinking with strategic planning.
• Strong governance and compliance expertise.

Responsibilities

• Build the finance team for capability and resilience.
• Drive financial strategy and reporting to support growth.
• Oversee compliance, governance, and financial controls.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

System and process improvement

Collaborative leadership

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

About the Organisation

GreenLife Clinics is a fast growing allied health organisation dedicated to improving lives through accessible, evidence based care. With a strong presence across multiple locations, GreenLife brings together a network of clinicians and support teams who are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for patients. The organisation is values driven, patient centred, and focused on making a meaningful difference in the communities it serves. Guided by a culture of collaboration, innovation, and care, GreenLife Clinics continues to expand its services and invest in systems and people to support its growth journey.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the CEO and as a key member of the Executive Team, the Chief Financial Officer will provide strategic financial leadership across GreenLife Clinics. This is a pivotal role responsible not only for developing the finance function elevating the sophistication and shaping the organisation’s financial future as it transitions from a start-up to a high growth enterprise.

The CFO will be instrumental in building the financial infrastructure required to support sustainable expansion. This includes strengthening systems and processes, ensuring disciplined cashflow management, and leading capital and funding initiatives. The role will also provide strategic insights through forecasting, modelling, and scenario planning to guide business decisions, new market entry, and future growth opportunities. By embedding scalable systems, disciplined governance, and clear financial performance frameworks, the CFO will ensure GreenLife Clinics has the stability, transparency, and agility needed to thrive in a regulated, competitive sector.

Key responsibilities

• Building the finance team to ensure capability and resilience.
• Driving financial strategy, planning, and reporting to support business performance and growth.
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, and risk management processes.
• Overseeing compliance, governance, and financial control.
• Partnering with the Executive Team to provide commercial insights and support strategic decision making.
• Leading financial system improvements to support scalability and efficiency.

About You

We are seeking a highly capable and hands on finance leader who brings both technical expertise and strategic acumen. You will be CA/CPA qualified, with demonstrated experience leading a finance function in a complex, multi site or growth oriented environment.

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Ability to be both tactical and strategic as you support the finance function to grow.
• Strong technical accounting, governance, and compliance expertise.
• Experience in driving system and process improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A collaborative leadership style that develops people and fosters positive culture.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to balance financial rigour with organisational purpose.

This is a unique opportunity to build a finance function from the ground up and put your stamp on this. If you are a hands-on leader who knows what good looks like and how to achieve it we would like to speak with you.

Please note this role is based in the Gold Coast, Queensland.

Please visit the detailed candidate page for further information and to apply: www.luminarypartners.com.au/green-life

Confidential inquiries to:

Jane Ellis, Managing Partner, Luminary, on 0411 600 129 or via email [emailprotected], or,

Russell Fairbanks, Managing Director, Luminary, on 0457 667 765 or via email [emailprotected]

General inquiries to: [emailprotected]

Applications close: Midnight, Wednesday 24th September 2025

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