Chief Financial Officer

Sharp and Carter; Sydney; On-site; AUD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp and Carter is seeking an experienced interim CFO to support a well-known Australian business through a transformation phase while continuing to lead core finance, IT, payroll and inventory/logistics functions.

The role requires immediate start and the ability to establish credibility quickly with minimal handover, driving cash flow visibility, governance and high-impact decision making across the board.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualification or equivalent is required.
• Genuine debt and equity experience.
• Experience supporting a business through transformation.
• Comfortable with stock and inventory operating environments.

Responsibilities

• Own cash flow management, visibility and forecasting in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain financial governance, reporting integrity and month-end/statutory processes.
• Provide leadership continuity across finance, IT, payroll and inventory/logistics.
• Partner closely with the CEO and Board.
• Act as a credible financial counterpart to the private equity owners.
• Support due diligence, data room and management presentation activity as required.
• Maintain oversight of ongoing systems and inventory improvement projects.

Skills

Cash flow management

Forecasting

Financial governance

Stakeholder communication

Education

CA/CPA qualified or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

An opportunity for an experienced interim CFO to support a well-known Australian business. This is a short-term interim contract supporting the business through transformation while continuing to lead core finance, IT, payroll and inventory/logistics functions. Immediate start required.

Responsibilities

• Own cash flow management, visibility and forecasting in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain financial governance, reporting integrity and month-end/statutory processes
• Provide leadership continuity across finance, IT, payroll and inventory/logistics
• Partner closely with the CEO and Board
• Act as a credible financial counterpart to the private equity owners
• Support due diligence, data room and management presentation activity as required
• Maintain oversight of ongoing systems and inventory improvement projects

The Successful Applicant

• CA/CPA qualified or equivalent
• Genuine debt and equity experience
• Prior experience supporting a business through transformation
• Comfortable with stock and inventory operating environments
• Able to step in immediately and establish credibility fast, with minimal handover

Why This Role

• High-impact, high-visibility mandate at a pivotal moment for the business
• Direct exposure to the Board, CEO and Owners
• Immediate start, competitive contract terms