Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) | CANBERRA ACT

Senior executive leadership role reporting directly to the CEO

Strategic growth phase within a high-performing organisation

Rare opportunity to shape long-term financial direction

About Canberra ACT

Population: ~462,000

Strong government, infrastructure and renewable energy investment

Growing clean energy and sustainability sector

About the role A well-established and expanding organisation within the renewable energy sector is seeking a high-performing

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

to join its executive leadership team.

With the current CFO transitioning into the CEO position, this is a rare succession opportunity to step into a strategic leadership role at a pivotal growth stage.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead financial strategy, governance, risk management and operational performance across the business. This position requires a commercially astute executive capable of operating at board level while maintaining strong financial controls and driving sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities Executive & Strategic Leadership

Lead long-term financial planning and corporate strategy

Partner closely with the CEO and executive leadership team

Provide high-level financial insight to support board decision-making

Support expansion initiatives and capital growth strategies

Financial Management & Governance

Oversee budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management

Maintain strong financial controls and reporting standards

Ensure compliance, governance and risk management frameworks

Strengthen financial systems and reporting processes

Commercial & Operational Performance

Support commercial negotiations and investment decisions

Drive financial efficiency and cost management strategies

Deliver performance analysis and executive reporting

Improve business intelligence and forecasting capability

Leadership & Culture

Lead and develop the finance function

Promote accountability, integrity and high-performance standards

Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships

Skills & Experience Essential

Proven experience as CFO or Senior Finance Executive

Strong commercial acumen and strategic capability

Experience scaling or growing businesses

Executive-level leadership and board engagement

High integrity, credibility and professional maturity

Exceptional organisational and operational efficiency

Highly Regarded

CPA or CA qualification

Experience within renewable energy, infrastructure, construction or capital-intensive sectors

Experience leading finance transformation initiatives

Salary & Benefits

$150,000 - $200,000 + super (depending on experience)

Executive leadership position

Direct reporting line to CEO

Influence over long-term business strategy

Stable and expanding organisation

About the company The employer is a growing and well-established organisation operating within the renewable energy sector. With strong market presence and an ambitious expansion strategy, the business is entering its next phase of growth and is seeking an experienced financial leader to support this trajectory.

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