Group CFO

FourQuarters Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 280,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

The Client, a Private Equity backed multi-site Industrial Services group, is seeking a commercially minded Group CFO to partner with the CEO and investors, drive performance, acquisitions and scalable finance.

Reporting to the CEO, the Group CFO will be a key strategic and commercial partner responsible for finance, capital management, acquisitions and business performance across the group.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified with foundational training from a Big 4 accounting firm.
• Proven experience as a CFO or equivalent in PE, SME or mid-market environments.
• Strong exposure to M&A, transactions, due diligence or post-acquisition integrations.
• Background spanning technical finance leadership and commercial partnering.
• Experience in multi-site, service-led or industrial businesses is highly regarded.
• Proven ability to improve reporting, controls, governance and finance processes.
• Understanding of capital structures, debt facilities and funding strategies.
• Ability to operate strategically while being hands-on with operations.
• Track record partnering with CEOs, Boards and investors to drive value.

Responsibilities

• Act as CEO's trusted partner, delivering commercial insights.
• Lead group finance: control, reporting, treasury, tax & governance.
• Support acquisitions: due diligence, financing, integration.
• Drive buy-and-build with scalable reporting and controls.
• Build board-ready reporting for investors and KPIs.
• Partner with ops to improve profitability and working capital.
• Develop debt facilities and funding strategies.
• Forecasting, budgeting and cashflow across entities.
• Lead finance transformation using tech and AI.
• Standardise systems and governance post-acquisition.
• Manage stakeholders including shareholders and auditors.
• Mentor a high-performing finance team.

Skills

CFO experience

M&A experience

Big 4 background

Commercial finance partnering

Leadership

Education

CA or CPA

Big 4 training

Job description

• Multi-site Industrial Services business across B2B and B2C markets
• Significant buy-and-build strategy with active acquisition pipeline
• High-profile executive leadership role partnering directly with the CEO and investors
• Attractive long-term value creation opportunity

The Client

• Private Equity backed group
• Multi-site Industrial Services business across B2B and B2C markets
• Significant buy-and-build strategy with active acquisition pipeline
• High-profile executive leadership role partnering directly with the CEO and investors
• Attractive long-term value creation opportunity

Our client is a highly successful Industrial Services group operating across multiple business units and customer segments. Backed by a leading Private Equity investor, the business has established a strong market position and is entering the next phase of growth through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.

The Role

This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished CFO to join the executive leadership team and help shape the future of a growing business. Working closely with the CEO, Board and investors, you will play a critical role in driving commercial performance, executing acquisitions, integrating newly acquired businesses and building a scalable finance function capable of supporting continued growth.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Group CFO will be a key strategic and commercial partner responsible for finance, capital management, acquisitions and business performance across the group.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the CEO's trusted business partner, providing commercial insights and strategic guidance across all facets of the organisation
• Leading all aspects of group finance including financial control, statutory reporting, treasury, tax and governance
• Supporting acquisition activity including financial due diligence, transaction execution, funding structures and post-acquisition integration
• Driving a disciplined buy-and-build strategy through the implementation of scalable reporting, controls and performance frameworks
• Building board-ready reporting packages, investor updates and key performance metrics
• Partnering with operational leaders to improve profitability, pricing strategies, working capital performance and business efficiency
• Developing capital management strategies including debt facilities, banking relationships and funding requirements
• Establishing robust forecasting, budgeting and cashflow management processes across multiple operating entities
• Leading finance transformation initiatives, leveraging technology and AI-enabled solutions to improve reporting, controls and operational efficiency
• Standardising systems, processes and financial governance across acquired businesses
• Managing key stakeholder relationships including shareholders, lenders, advisors and external auditors
• Building and mentoring a high-performing finance team to support the group's future growth ambitions

About You

• CA or CPA qualified with foundational training from a Big 4 accounting firm
• Proven experience as a CFO, Divisional CFO, Finance Director or commercially focused Head of Finance in a Private Equity, SME or mid-market environment
• Strong exposure to M&A, transactions, due diligence, acquisitions or business integrations
• Background spanning both technical finance leadership and commercial business partnering
• Experience operating within growing multi-site, service-led or industrial businesses will be highly regarded
• Demonstrated success improving reporting, controls, governance and finance processes within scaling organisations
• Strong understanding of capital structures, debt facilities, banking relationships and funding strategies
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on and close to business operations
• Track record partnering with CEOs, Boards and investors to drive business performance and value creation
• Willingness to travel as required across business locations

The Opportunity

This role would suit a commercially minded CFO with a career path combining Big 4 Audit or Deals Advisory experience, followed by leadership roles within growing businesses. Candidates with experience in transaction services, corporate finance, M&A or buy-and-build environments who have subsequently moved into operational finance leadership are strongly encouraged.

You will join a high-calibre executive team and play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of growth for a market-leading Industrial Services business.