SME Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Clearwater Partners is leading the search on behalf of a PE‑backed asset in the Education sector to appoint their next Chief Financial Officer. The company is headquartered in Australia with significant revenues generated from overseas, including the US markets. The CFO will partner closely with the CEO, Board and management team to drive performance, focusing on both top‑line growth and competent financial management to increase underlying profitability.

The CFO also looks after a small team managing day‑to‑day activities including AP, AR and payroll, financial reporting, audit process, compliance, bank relationships and stringent cash flow management. The position includes budgeting and forecasting and ensuring accurate and insightful analysis when compiling board reports to aid future decision making.

This position is seen as a strategic partner to the CEO, providing useful financial insights into growth verticals, evaluating new segments/markets and fostering closer connections with current customers. There is flexibility on how this role is shaped given the CEO is based in the U.S. The company is open to candidates based in QLD (office location) but will consider fully remote candidates on the East Coast, including both full‑time and part‑time working arrangements depending on the seniority of the candidate.

Responsibilities

Strategic partner to the CEO to drive performance of the company

Manage all day‑to‑day aspects of the finance function with a focus on overseeing cash flow, cash management, working capital, and company audits

Prepare financial statements and reports

Ensure legal compliance on all financial functions

Foster productive and strong relationships with banks

Foster close relationships with investors

Qualifications

Strong finance‑based analytical skills

Strong leadership skills

10 years of experience in finance leadership roles with at least one CFO position

MBA preferred but not required

Ability to work productively with a largely remote based global team

If you are seeking an opportunity where there is flexibility depending on your circumstances then this could be the CFO opportunity for you. This position would suit a more junior CFO looking to enter the world of PE or a credentialed CFO looking for a 3 or 4 day a week arrangement.

Please reach out to Shaun Stevens, Director, who is leading this search mandate and will be managing the application process.

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