Are you a seasoned strategic financial leader ready to shape the direction of a rapidly growing and dynamic investment group? We are seeking a Group CFO to lead enterprise-level financial transformation and performance, setting the gold standard across multiple managed investment entities.

Our client is a progressive and diversified investment group with a strong presence across agriculture, asset management, and manufacturing. With managed funds at the core of their portfolio, they deliver value through strategic asset allocation, operational discipline, and investor-focused performance. The board and CEO are driving the business to operate at listed-entity standards as they prepare for the next phase of growth and innovation.

This newly elevated Group CFO role offers the opportunity to lead finance at a transformational level, partnering with the board, CEO, and senior fund executives to drive enterprise-wide financial performance, capital structuring, and governance.

Your mandate will include:

As Group CFO, you will oversee the financial leadership across multiple managed investment funds and business units. You will unify financial governance, support commercial decision-making, and provide strategic direction across the group.

Strategic Enterprise Leadership

• Shape and implement financial strategies that align with group-wide growth and governance objectives at listed-entity standards.
• Lead group-level capital structuring, funding initiatives, and investor reporting frameworks.
• Advise the CEO and board on financial performance, capital efficiency, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead the integration of the finance team in strategic acquisition and divestment of assets and portfolios.
• Oversee investment governance, portfolio performance, and strategic asset allocations.

Group Financial Operations & Compliance

• Drive the design and implementation of scalable finance systems and group-wide reporting frameworks.
• Ensure full compliance across multiple jurisdictions and entities (ASIC, APRA, AFSL, tax, audit).
• Champion best-in-class forecasting, scenario modelling, and operational controls.
• Lead treasury strategy across the group including fund flows, liquidity, and investor distributions.

Leadership Across Entities

• Lead and inspire a sizeable multidisciplinary finance team across local and offshore locations.
• Provide mentorship to the all finance team, fostering alignment, accountability, and performance.
• Promote a values-led culture that prioritizes collaboration, integrity, and innovation.

Stakeholder Management at Scale

• Serve as the principal financial liaison to the board, CEO, investors, lenders, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain high-trust relationships with key internal stakeholders including fund managers, operations leads, and corporate services.
• Present detailed financial models, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations at the group board level.

What you bring to this role:

Qualifications & Experience

• CA/CPA qualified with strong academic and technical credentials.
• 10+ years’ experience in senior financial leadership, ideally in complex multi-entity investment or asset management environments.
• Demonstrated success working with or within listed entities, family offices, or institutional fund managers.
• Exposure to sectors such as agriculture, asset management, property, or custodial services preferred.

Strategic & Technical Acumen

• Deep understanding of fiduciary duties, investment governance, and funds management compliance.
• Proven ability to drive strategic planning, capital structuring, and cash flow forecasting across multiple funds.
• Strong track record of implementing enterprise-level finance systems and process improvements.

Leadership & Communication

• Exceptional leadership capabilities with experience managing dispersed and diverse finance teams.
• A track record of building high-performing teams, fostering development, and driving culture change.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at board level and beyond.

Attributes for Success

• Commercially savvy with a hands-on approach to operational finance.
• Emotionally intelligent, collaborative, and resilient in fast-paced, high-change environments.
• Passionate about transformation, systems thinking, and embedding excellence in governance and financial performance.
• An ability to operate with a high level of autonomy and willingness to collaborate to maximise on culture, resource utilisation and operational effectiveness

What’s in it for you?

• $350k - $400k plus STI etc
• A rare opportunity to influence enterprise-wide strategy at a critical inflection point in the business.
• Join a high-growth, innovative investment group committed to excellence.
• Competitive executive salary package, with opportunity for future progression.
• Shape the future of a dynamic, values-led organization from the top table.

Ready to make a lasting impact? Step into this key leadership role and drive the financial strategy of this dynamic, purpose-driven organisation. Apply now to help shape the future of agriculture and infrastructure investment in Australia, if you are a confident, forward-thinking and successful finance executive ready to lead from the front and make a lasting impact. For a confidential conversation, contact Louisa on 0459 991 061, or apply directly via the link.

Hinchen Resources are a team of experienced industry recruiters who offer a highly informative honest process, where our genuine goal is to provide a quality and valued service. One that is respectful to all and is as transparent as possible. Confidentiality is assured with all applications, with your privacy our utmost priority, next to our commitment to diversity.

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