Strategic CFO for Global Freight & Growth

Pace Appointments Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Appointments Pty in Brisbane, Australia is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function, shape strategy and strengthen financial performance across our international freight forwarding business. You will partner with senior leadership to drive profitability, manage working capital, implement robust controls and deliver insightful commercial finance support for growth.

This hands-on senior role requires a strategic yet practical finance leader with proven

Qualifications

• Experience as CFO/Finance Director or senior commercial finance leader.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial planning capabilities.
• Proven ability to drive working capital management and profitability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial planning and analysis.
• Provide commercial insights and strategic recommendations to support business decisions and long-term growth.
• Drive working capital management, cash flow forecasting, treasury and funding strategies.
• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, credit management and financial controls.
• Analyse revenue, gross profit, margins, pricing and business performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and monitor financial KPIs, reporting frameworks and performance measures.
• Support commercial negotiations, customer profitability reviews and strategic business initiatives.
• Lead, develop and mentor the finance team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Partner with leadership across the business to manage financial risk and support profitable growth.

Skills

CFO leadership

Financial governance

Strategic financial planning

Stakeholder management

Job description

PACE Appointments Pty in Brisbane, Australia is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function, shape strategy and strengthen financial performance across our international freight forwarding business. You will partner with senior leadership to drive profitability, manage working capital, implement robust controls and deliver insightful commercial finance support for growth.

This hands-on senior role requires a strategic yet practical finance leader with proven