Strategic Fractional CFO — Flexible, Governance-Driven

Trumps Pty Ltd; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 166,000 - 277,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Part-time/contract opportunities

Leadership role at family-owned firm

Job summary

Trumps Pty Ltd, a proud Australian, third-generation family business based in Queensland, seeks a seasoned CFO to provide strategic governance with two days per week. The role emphasises leadership above the detail, guiding a capable finance team while avoiding day-to-day management.

Flexible, part-time, contract or consulting arrangements are welcome, with remuneration based on experience. You’ll oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, risk, and compliance, helping shape long-term growth and

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification with Commerce or Accounting degree.
• Substantial CFO/Finance Director or board-level experience in manufacturing, FMCG or food production.
• Strong governance, risk and compliance background with ability to challenge financials.
• Experience with plant or cost accounting.
• Coaching leadership style focused on guidance rather than hands-on detail.
• Ability to translate financial insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Interest in a longer-term engagement (2–3 years).

Responsibilities

• Review monthly financials and reporting prepared by the team, providing assurance to leadership.
• Set financial strategy and direction across budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and risk and compliance.
• Lead the preparation of longer-range forecasts to support strategic planning and growth.
• Present budgets and financial accounts to key stakeholders, including financiers and bank.
• Hold the business to account on financial performance and advise on key commercial decisions.
• Be the senior point of contact for a self-sufficient finance team covering Payroll and General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Credit Management, Business Analysis, Pricing and Cost Accounting, with guidance rather than daily direction.
• Guide the business through growth and change, including site consolidation.
• Advise on where systems, automation and AI can make the finance function more efficient.

Skills

CFO experience

Governance & risk

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Leadership

Education

CA or CPA

Commerce/Accounting degree

Job description

Trumps Pty Ltd, a proud Australian, third-generation family business based in Queensland, seeks a seasoned CFO to provide strategic governance with two days per week. The role emphasises leadership above the detail, guiding a capable finance team while avoiding day-to-day management.

Flexible, part-time, contract or consulting arrangements are welcome, with remuneration based on experience. You’ll oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, risk, and compliance, helping shape long-term growth and