Strategic CFO — Lead Global Finance & Growth

Pace Appointments Qld Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace Appointments Qld Pty Ltd in Brisbane is seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial function, shape strategy and improve performance across an international freight forwarding business.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, reporting, working capital, treasury and risk management while partnering with senior leadership to push profitability and sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a CFO, Finance Director or senior commercial finance leadership role.
• Strong financial management, reporting, budgeting and forecasting capabilities.
• Experience leading finance teams and partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear business recommendations.

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

Forecasting

Treasury

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Job description

Pace Appointments Qld Pty Ltd in Brisbane is seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial function, shape strategy and improve performance across an international freight forwarding business.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, reporting, working capital, treasury and risk management while partnering with senior leadership to push profitability and sustainable growth.