Chief Financial Officer

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Lindian Resources Limited (ASX: LIN) is an ASX-listed critical minerals company advancing the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, one of the largest undeveloped rare earth assets globally. With a market capitalisation approaching

AUD$1billion , the Company is firmly in the execution phase, progressing through construction toward first production.

We have already reached Final Investment Decision and is fully funded for Stage 1 of Kangankunde, supported by a AUD 91.5 million institutional capital raising and a strategic partnership with Iluka Resources. Construction is underway, with first production targeted for Q4 2026, positioning Lindian as the next rare earths producers to market.

Kangankunde is a long-life, multi-generational asset with approvals already achieved for expansion beyond Stage 1. Alongside delivery of the project, Lindian is actively positioning the business to participate further downstream as part of a more integrated rare earths supply chain. We're offering an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished

Chief Financial Officer

to join at a moment of rapid momentum - setting the financial direction, elevating governance standards, shaping the company's trajectory as it advances toward rare earths production, and delivering results. Lead the organisation's financial strategy, including long‑term planning, capital management, and complex project‑financing initiatives. Oversee advanced financial modelling and enterprise‑wide planning, including budgeting, forecasting, cashflow optimisation, and cost‑discipline across all project stages. Manage acquisitions, negotiations, and management of heading and off‑take agreements, ensuring opportunities are thoroughly evaluated, risks are mitigated, and commercial outcomes align with organisational strategy. Maintain a best‑practice governance, risk, and compliance framework, aligned with regulatory standards and ASX listing expectations. Deliver high‑quality board reporting and executive insights that support transparency and strategic decision‑making. Manage relationships with key external stakeholders, including institutional investors, financial partners, auditors, and government bodies. Direct governance and compliance across a multinational structure, ensuring adherence to all tax and statutory requirements in Australia and Africa. Design financial structures and operating models that support current operations, optimise project delivery, and enable future growth. Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing finance organisation, spanning both corporate headquarters and operational sites, and capable of supporting a sophisticated, globally scaled business. About You Professionally qualified finance executive (CA / CPA) with a demonstrated record of excellence in complex corporate environments. Minimum 10+ years of CFO or equivalent C-suite finance executive experience is required. Postgraduate credentials in

Rare Earths / Mineral Economics , Finance, or an MBA will be regarded as a strong differentiator, reflecting advanced commercial and strategic capability. Experience overseeing

financial governance across African jurisdictions

is highly advantageous, particularly within resource-sector or project‑driven operating models. Deep commercial acumen with a p roven track record in project financing and delivery (up to USD$500M), capital raising, acquisitions, and the negotiation of hedging and off‑take agreements

for major project developments. Outstanding strategic leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑engagement capability, with the gravitas to influence at board, investor, and government levels. A highly self‑directed, resilient, and entrepreneurial mindset, well suited to the pace, ambiguity, and opportunity of a

high‑growth start‑up

environment. A hands‑on, people‑centered leadership style, combining operational pragmatism with strong emotional intelligence and a commitment to building exceptional systems, teams, and practices. Capacity for

frequent and extensive international travel . Top tier finance executives

who align with the above criteria and are motivated to contribute at the highest level are encouraged to apply. Join us at a defining stage of Lindian Resources' journey toward becoming the next world-class rare earths producer. Unlock job insights

Salary match, Number of applicants, Skills match Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a chief financial officer? Have you completed a certified practising accountant (CPA) qualification? Have you completed a qualification in economics? Are you available to travel for this role when required? How many years' experience do you have as a Delivery Project Executive? How many years' experience do you have as a Finance Executive? How many years' experience do you have as a Strategy Executive? What can I earn as a Chief Financial Officer

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