Chief Financial Officer

Lawson Elliott Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylors Wines, a leading Australian family-owned wine company, seeks an accomplished CFO to shape strategic direction, drive performance and support sustainable growth. You will partner with the CEO and Board, oversee FP&A, governance, risk, and capital allocation, and lead finance transformation across a complex, multi-site operation.

Ideal candidates bring senior finance leadership, deep commercial insight, and a track record of partnering with executives and boards to deliver value and

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualifications and senior finance leadership experience.
• Expertise in financial planning and analysis, governance, risk and compliance.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, consumer products or similar complex environments.
• Exposure to corporate development, acquisitions or capital projects.
• Proven ability to lead teams and partner with executive and board stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and Board on strategic planning and business performance.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, capital allocation and scenario modelling.
• Drive commercial decision-making through high-quality analysis and insight.
• Support growth initiatives, business development opportunities and acquisitions.
• Oversee technology strategy, digital capability and information governance.
• Lead risk management, compliance and company secretarial responsibilities.
• Build organisational capability and contribute as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Board collaboration

People leadership

Education

CA or CPA qualifications

Job description

Lawson Elliott Recruitment – Sydney CBD NSW

At Taylors Wines, we're reshaping how we think, how we grow and how we create value.

As one of Australia's most respected family-owned wine companies, we've built our reputation over more than five decades through quality, consistency and long-term stewardship. Today, we're entering an exciting new chapter, evolving our business and building the foundations for our next phase of growth.

Transformation of this scale requires more than vision. It requires strong commercial leadership.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with the Board, the Chief Financial Officer will play a pivotal role in shaping strategic direction, driving commercial performance and supporting the execution of the company's long-term growth agenda.

This is a broad executive leadership opportunity encompassing finance, strategic planning, technology, governance, risk and operational support. Beyond financial stewardship, the CFO will provide commercial insight, challenge and perspective across the organisation, helping to identify opportunities, manage risk and deliver sustainable value creation.

Key areas of focus include:

• Partnering with the CEO and Board on strategic planning and business performance
• Leading financial planning, forecasting, capital allocation and scenario modelling
• Driving commercial decision-making through high-quality analysis and insight
• Supporting growth initiatives, business development opportunities and potential acquisitions
• Overseeing technology strategy, digital capability and information governance
• Leading risk management, compliance and company secretarial responsibilities
• Building organisational capability and contributing as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team

We are seeking an accomplished finance executive with a proven track record of leadership within complex commercial environments. You will bring strong strategic and commercial acumen, exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to operate effectively from both a boardroom and operational perspective.

Candidates will ideally possess:

• CA or CPA qualifications
• Significant senior finance leadership experience, ideally at CFO or equivalent level
• Expertise across financial planning and analysis, governance, risk and compliance
• Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, consumer products, distribution or similarly complex operating environments
• Exposure to corporate development, acquisitions or capital projects
• Strong leadership capability with experience developing high-performing teams
• The credibility and presence to partner effectively with executive and board stakeholders

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded Australian business at a defining point in its evolution. For an executive motivated by building businesses, creating long-term value and making a meaningful contribution, the role offers both challenge and impact.