Regional Director

CFO Centre Pty Ltd; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The CFO Centre is seeking a Regional Director to lead Brisbane/SE Queensland, partnering with CFOs and business owners to drive growth, value and freedom. You will build relationships, develop teams, and help owners achieve their ambitions through strategic leadership and outstanding service.

This self-employed role offers autonomy within a national and global support structure, reporting to the CEO, Australia & NZ, and emphasising client-first outcomes and enduring partnerships.

Qualifications

• Alignment with The CFO Centre's purpose, values and culture.
• Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate high-performing teams.
• Strong network with business owners and advisers.
• Experience growing regional markets and managing client engagements.
• Self-motivated, organized and autonomous in execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional growth strategy and drive new client acquisition.
• Coach and grow a high-performing team of CFOs and onboard new members.
• Ensure exceptional client experiences from onboarding to ongoing management.

Skills

Relationship-building

Emotional intelligence

Leadership & coaching

Strategic growth planning

Business development

Communication & presentation

Autonomy / self-motivation

CFO/CEO level background

Job description

This role is ideal for an experienced CFO who’s looking for a career change, a CEO, business leader, or commercial professional who enjoys building relationships, developing teams, and helping business owners achieve their ambitions.

Help business owners achieve what they want their business to do for them.

At The CFO Centre, we partner with ambitious business owners to help them achieve greater growth, value, profit and freedom. We are Australia's leading provider of fractional CFO services. An opportunity has arisen for a Regional Director to head our team based in Brisbane.

What's the opportunity?

As Regional Director, you will lead the growth of The CFO Centre - Brisbane and Gold Coast region. You'll work closely with an established team of experienced CFOs, build relationships with our clients, drive new client acquisition, and help ensure an outstanding experience for both clients and CFOs.

Operating with autonomy but backed by a national and global support structure. You will report to the CEO, Australia & NZ and will be an active member of the ANZ Regional Director team.

Three Key Areas of Focus

Growing the Region

Lead the growth of The CFO Centre Brisbane/SE Queensland by developing and executing a regional growth strategy aligned with our national objectives. You'll identify new opportunities, build awareness of our brand and value proposition, and create strong relationships within the business community.

You will engage directly with business owners to understand their goals and challenges and guide prospects through the full sales process from initial contact to signed engagement.

A key part of our growth is through our trusted advisers. You will establish and nurture relationships with trusted advisers, who can benefit from introducing our services to their clients and vice versa.

Leading and Growing the Team

Support, coach, develop and grow a high-performing team of experienced CFOs. You'll help create a collaborative and successful culture through regular one-on-one meetings, team development activities, and ongoing mentoring.

You will play a key role in attracting and onboarding new CFOs, ensuring we continue to build a strong team that embodies The CFO Centre's values, culture and client-first approach.

Creating Exceptional Client Experiences

Work closely with CFOs and clients to ensure every engagement delivers outstanding value. From onboarding through to ongoing account management, you'll help ensure clients receive a consistent, high-quality experience that supports long-term success, advocacy and retention.

You'll act as a trusted escalation point when required, helping strengthen relationships and ensuring our clients achieve what they want their business to do for them.

You will be...

Relationship-driven, emotionally intelligent, and motivated by helping others succeed. You are naturally curious about others, build trusted relationships with ease, and enjoy helping people achieve their goals through insightful conversations and meaningful connections.

Whether your background is as a CFO, CEO, business owner, or growth-focused commercial leader, you combine strong business acumen with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for developing both people and businesses.

Required Skills and Experience

• Alignment with The CFO Centre's purpose, values and culture
• High emotional intelligence and exceptional relationship-building skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen, ask insightful questions
• Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate high-performing teams
• Solid commercial background
• Experience developing and executing strategic growth plans
• A long-term, strategic approach to account management
• Self-motivated, organised and comfortable operating autonomously
• Strong understanding of the CFO role and its impact
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

The role is self-employed, operating within a proven model. It combines the benefits of autonomy with the support of a trusted team and structure, allowing flexibility in how results are achieved.

About The CFO Centre

The CFO Centre is the global market leader in fractional CFO services, operating in 18 countries with more than 750 CFOs worldwide.

We work with ambitious businesses typically generating $2m-$100m in revenue, providing strategic financial leadership that helps owners achieve growth, value, profit and freedom.

Founded in the UK in 2001 and operating in Australia since 2009, our mission is simple: help business owners achieve what they want their business to do for them.

Why Join The CFO Centre?

• Lead an established and growing Queensland region
• Work alongside an exceptional team of experienced CFOs
• Help business owners achieve meaningful outcomes
• Operate with significant autonomy and flexibility
• Be part of the world's leading fractional CFO organisation
• Access national and global support, expertise, and best practice

Shortlisting will commence immediately, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.