Chief Financial Officer

Job Description : CFO/COO AUSTRALIA An excellent opportunity for a strategy-minded Chief Financial and Operating Officer to join a rapid growth technology-led marketing services business based out of Sydney. · Critical analytical support for the Chief Executive Officer · Management of the end to end finance, analytics, business intelligence and IT function · Leading remuneration package with equity participation About the Company profit-rich and innovative full-service marketing organisation that provides traditional, digital marketing and media services to a diverse range of clients including ASX200 listed, multinational and market leaders. Over 20 years into their journey this business is growing its already credentialed Executive Leadership team and looking to add to their capability. Role Overview As the CFO/COO you will play a central role in providing strategic leadership and direction for the business and lead its operations as well as oversee its corporate and financial governance. This leadership role will be responsible for the strategic direction of the business looking for new opportunities to position for accelerated growth and stability, as well as ensuring accurate regulatory and risk processes. As a critical member of the senior leadership team, the CFO/COO will have broad responsibilities including, but not limited to: · Providing leadership, 'hands-on' direction and management of the business' finance, IT, legal, procurement, investor relations, payroll, and property & facilities management functions; · Providing strategic recommendations for growth and development of the business to the CEO and members of the executive management team; · Supporting decision making on all strategic initiatives, deals and product/service development; · Managing the commercial arrangements around business' joint venture partnerships; · Managing the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting and improving the technology utilised to streamline these processes; · Partnering across the organisation to identify key performance indicators, and ensuring the business remains focused on achieving them; · Advising on long-term business and financial planning; · Advising on key technology spend, implementations and system maintenance to ensure operational efficiency; and · Establishing and developing relations with senior management and external partners and stakeholders. Competencies The successful candidate will have the following key skills and experience: · Leadership Significant experience in a senior-level finance or accounting position with business systems and IT management experience, with a demonstrated ability to lead teams 'hands-on' in a growing and rapidly changing environment. · Strategic planning and business partnering A proven track record of involvement in commercial decision making and negotiations, including familiarity with joint venture and partnership models. · Control, governance and reporting Commercial acumen, financial management skills, and budget control, with strong analytical skills and an attention to detail, with an ability to prepare accurate and timely financial reports projections, and statutory accounts. In addition, an ability to investigate and deliver cost savings and efficiencies and identify improvement opportunities with a willingness to get 'into-the-detail'. · Qualifications Degree-qualified in finance or accounting, with membership of a relevant professional organisation (e.g. CPA, CA). · Communication and stakeholder management skills Confident and persuasive presenter and communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to manage multi-level relationships with a high level of personal and professional integrity and empathy. What's on Offer? This is an exciting opportunity to partner with an innovative and experienced CEO whilst taking ownership of the finance function in a growing, disruptive organisation. Other benefits of the role include: · An energetic and entrepreneurial executive leadership team; · Attractive salary package; and · Remit to iterate and improve the firm's product offering.

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