Head of Finance

About The Business

Our client is an innovative technology business with a growing global footprint. With strong momentum and its product and geographic growth strategies underway, the business is at an exciting point as it moves from start-up to scale-up.

About The Role

Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Board, the Head of Finance is a genuine partnering role. You’ll be the CEO’s trusted sounding board, with the numbers to back every conversation. This is a varied role that blends commercial finance, strategic advice and hands-on delivery. You’ll lead a finance team locally supported by outsourced accounting partners.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and leadership team on commercial decisions, giving clear insight into the drivers of revenue, cost and profitability
• Build and own financial models that support business decisions, growth initiatives and long-term planning
• Prepare and present Board and investor reporting, building strong relationships with directors and investors
• Oversee month-end, consolidation and statutory reporting across multiple international entities, working with outsourced providers
• Manage cash flow, budgeting and forecasting to support sustainable growth
• Lead, mentor and develop a small finance team
• Act as Company Secretary, and support legal and contract review and negotiation
• Help the business prepare for future capital investment or other strategic opportunities

Skills & Experience

• CA or CPA qualified, with a strong commercial and strategic finance background
• Experience in start-up or scale-up environments; comfortable working in the grey and adapting to change
• Strong financial modelling skills and a clear understanding of revenue and cost drivers
• Experience reporting to a Board and investors; investor relations experience is highly regarded
• Working knowledge of international accounting and tax requirements across multiple jurisdictions
• Someone who builds trust through transparency, candour and numbers that are always right
• SaaS or tech experience is a plus but not essential

Benefits

• $250K base + super + employee share options
• Direct partnership with the CEO and real influence on the direction of the business
• Exposure to a growing global business at a pivotal stage
• Hybrid working, 4 days in the office
• A collaborative, open and transparent leadership culture

To apply

Click “Apply” or contact Sam Liu at Perigon Group on 0424 577 806 for a confidential conversation.

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