Group Chief Financial Officer

Job Description : GROUP CFO MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA commercially focused Group CFO to support their business in the execution of both financial and business strategies across the organisation. We are looking for an accomplished and passionate CFO who is willing to get close to the business, add value in commercial activities and be a true partner to their operations teams. highly reputable privately owned business known for quality production and amazing customer experience. This is supported by extensive manufacturing and distribution networks in Australia, combined with offshore operations in the US, NZ and Asia. The Group CFO role will be instrumental in supporting the business in forging a path to healthy expansion in their niche markets through strategic and operational execution. You will not only be stepping into an industry that is geared for growth but joining a business that has invested significantly over the last 2 years in its systems, manufacturing capability and people. Their next 3 year roadmap is centred on maximising the value of these investments and driving growth through better execution. The successful candidate will ideally be professionally qualified (CA, CPA minimum) who has come out of a Chartered environment and since gained experience leading finance within a manufacturing environment. This person will be commercially astute, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and have had experience as part of an executive team. Experience in a divisional CFO role for a multinational organisation would be looked upon favourably. Experience in a manufacturing organisation with complex supply chain challenges will also be an advantage in this role. We are looking for a natural people person with a high-level of emotional intelligence; someone who can act as an advisor to the CEO, be a mentor to the wider team and someone that people within the business will naturally gravitate towards in seeking advice. They will possess the capability to set the pace and drive peak performance from the team, at the same time as being respectful and pragmatic.

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