At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance strategies and partner with the CEO for impactful decision-making.
- Company: Innovative tech business on an exciting growth journey.
- Benefits: $250K base salary, super, employee share options, and hybrid work.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for mentorship and career growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a growing global company and influence key decisions.
- Qualifications: CA or CPA qualified with experience in start-ups or scale-ups.
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.
Head of Finance in Melbourne employer: Perigon Group
Join a dynamic and expanding Aussie retail business that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. With a well-structured finance team based in the vibrant Alexandria/Rosebery area, you'll enjoy flexible work-from-home options and opportunities for professional growth. This role not only offers a chance to lead and innovate within financial processes but also to make a meaningful impact on the company's success while working alongside passionate professionals.
