Head of Finance

About Our Client Our client is a high-quality PE-backed / ASX-listed financial services organisation operating in a complex and Apprenticated regulated environment. The business is experiencing continued growth and increasing operational and reporting complexity, with a strong focus on governance, capital discipline, and sustainable value creation. To support this next phase, the firm is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead the finance function and partner closely with executive leadership.

Job Description Finance Leadership & Governance

Lead the end-to-end finance function, including financial control, FP&A, and transactional finance

Ensure strong governance, internal controls, and compliance across all finance activities

Act as a key finance representative in executive and board-level forums

Financial Reporting & Control

Oversee month-end, half-year, and year-end close processes

Ensure timely and accurate statutory financial reporting in accordance with AASB and, where applicable, ASX requirements

Maintain accounting policies, technical papers,forming and financial governance frameworks

Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Management

Oversee enterprise-wide budgeting and forecasting processes

Provide financial insights, performance analysis, and commentary to executive leadership

Support strategic planning, capital allocation, and investment decision-making

Regulatory, Risk & Compliance

Ensure compliance with financial services regulatory requirements

Oversee tax compliance including BAS, GST, FBT, PAYG, and income tax

Support risk management, audit, and control assurance activities

Audit & External Stakeholder Management

Manage relationships with external auditors, regulators, and advisors

Lead audit processes and oversee remediation of audit findings

Support investor and stakeholder reporting requirements

Systems, Process Improvement & Scalability

Drive continuous improvement in finance systems, processes, and reporting capability

Support system implementations and process automation initiatives

Ensure the finance function is scalable to support growth and increased complexity征

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and develop finance leaders and teams

Build a high-performance finance culture focused on accountability and insight

Support succession planning and capability development within finance

The Successful Applicant

CA or CPA qualified

Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role (Head of Finance, Financial Controller, or equivalent)

Experience within PE-backed, ASX-listed, or regulated financial services environments strongly preferred

Strong technical accounting and governance capability

Commercially minded with experience supporting executive and board decision-making

Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Comfortable balancing strategic oversight with hands-on involvement

What's on Offer

Senior leadership role within a PE-backed or ASX-listed financial services organisation

Broad scope across financial control país and FP&A, and governance

High visibility and influence at executive and board level

Opportunity to shape and scale the finance function

Competitive senior remuneration package

Melbourne-based role with flexible working arrangements

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