Strategic Finance Leader for PE-Backed Growth Brand

JMES (Jon Michel Executive Search); Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Consumer Brand, backed by private equity, is seeking a Head of Finance to drive financial leadership during a phase of rapid expansion. You will partner with the Founder/CEO, gain exposure to the board, and influence commercial decisions as the business scales globally.

The role blends finance leadership with business operations, offering a path toward CFO-level responsibility and broad cross-functional impact across product, channel and international entities.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA-qualified professionals with experience in consumer products, FMCG, retail or a related inventory-based business.
• Practical ownership of reporting, cash flow and inventory understanding profitability drivers.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and working capital management.
• Provide commercial insight into profitability by product, customer, channel and country.
• Work closely with suppliers, production and logistics on inventory, costs and margins.
• Oversee international entity reporting, foreign exchange and financial controls.
• Develop systems, processes and reporting to support a larger, more complex business.
• Lead the finance team and support the CEO, General Manager, Board and investor with clear analysis and recommendations.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow management

Inventory management

Commercial insights

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

Australian Consumer Brand, backed by private equity, is seeking a Head of Finance to drive financial leadership during a phase of rapid expansion. You will partner with the Founder/CEO, gain exposure to the board, and influence commercial decisions as the business scales globally.

The role blends finance leadership with business operations, offering a path toward CFO-level responsibility and broad cross-functional impact across product, channel and international entities.