Kite is proud to partner with this remarkable Melbourne-based Construction business delivering high-value residential and commercial projects. With a strong project pipeline, $100m revenue per annum, 100+ employees and a new HQ underway, the business is entering its next phase of strategic growth.

Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the executive leadership team, you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding financial decision-making and ensuring the business is well-positioned for scalable, sustainable growth.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious finance leader to step into the CFO seat and help drive commercial agility, capital optimisation, and operational performance.

This role will appeal to a high-performing finance leader who thrives in fast-paced, project-based environments. If you're ready to evolve a finance function from compliance to value creation and want to partner directly with a driven Managing Director, this is your platform to lead and influence at a strategic level.

Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Governance

• Lead corporate finance, compliance, reporting, and treasury functions
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, audit, and statutory compliance
• Act as a key advisor to the Managing Director and executive leadership team

Capital Strategy & Cashflow

• Build and maintain forward-looking cash flow models that protect working capital
• Engage with banks, insurers, and surety providers to strengthen funding lines

Performance Management & Insights

• Enhance financial dashboards and reporting for project managers and the executive team
• Drive improvements in scenario modelling and margin visibility across the portfolio
• Equip project teams with real-time insights to support agile decision-making

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor a technically strong Financial Controller
• Oversee Payroll Officer and HR Coordinator in head office operations
• Champion collaboration with site-based teams for project-level cost control

Strategic Planning & Systems

• Contribute to the strategic plan and help position the business for future growth
• Implement finance systems and tools that support scalability and project performance
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across reporting and governance

Skills & Experience Required

• CA/CPA qualified with 10+ years' experience in construction, engineering, or asset-intensive environments
• Currently in a senior finance leadership role, ready to step into first-time CFO
• Demonstrated success in debt structuring, cashflow forecasting, and performance reporting
• Commercially sharp with strong project finance acumen
• Strong working knowledge of site operations, WorkSafe obligations, and blue-collar workforce dynamics

Behavioral Competencies

• Strategic thinker with hands-on capability
• High-energy leader with confident stakeholder communication skills
• Down-to-earth, team-oriented, and comfortable in both boardroom and site office
• Proactive problem-solver who leads by example
• Resilient, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement

What’s On Offer?

• Strategic leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director
• Real opportunity to build finance into a key driver of business growth
• Influence bottom-line outcomes and shape capital strategy
• Be part of a builder that values initiative, action, and loyalty

Please apply here & connect with Danny Mullan on LinkedIn, or email [email protected] for more information.