Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with Strategic Operator’s Mindset
Salary: $200K–$220K + performance incentives
Location: Bundall, Gold Coast (new HQ opening 2025)
Company: Next Level Racing®

About Us
Next Level Racing® is a global leader in simulation and racing cockpits, distributing products to 50+ countries and collaborating with industry icons like Ferrari, Boeing, Sony, and Microsoft. Our dedication to world-class design and engineering has earned us recognition as Queensland Exporter of the Year and Australian Exporter of the Year – Creative Industries.

We are entering an exciting growth phase with the launch of our brand-new world-class headquarters in 2025, located on Upton Street, Bundall, boasting 2,000 sqm of premium office and showroom space.

The Opportunity
We are seeking a CFO who thinks like a COO — someone who can combine financial leadership with strategic and operational insight.

In this role, you’ll:
• Identify growth trends across our categories and markets.
• Evaluate acquisition opportunities and partnerships alongside the CEO.
• Build and implement financial systems that scale with a global business.
• Play a critical role in shaping strategic decisions, while remaining ready to get involved in key operational details when needed.

This is an opportunity to partner directly with the founder/CEO and help take an award-winning Australian brand to new heights globally.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Drive financial planning, reporting, and forecasting.
- Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for the executive team.
- Lead budgeting and capital strategy for both domestic and international markets.
Business Trend & Category Analysis
- Provide insights into category performance across global markets.
- Identify new opportunities, underperforming areas, and trends that impact growth.
- Build dashboards and KPIs to enable data-driven decision-making.
Acquisition & Investment Evaluation
- Assess the strategic and financial viability of acquisitions and partnerships.
- Lead due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
- Work closely with the CEO on ROI and long-term strategic fit.
Leadership, Team Development, and Stakeholder Engagement
- Lead and develop a high-performance finance team.
- Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Key contact for External Stakeholders, including Banking, Insurance, and Professional Services partners.
Operational Execution
- Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams.
- Build scalable systems and processes to support growth.
- Step in to resolve challenges and drive projects forward when required.

About You
• 8+ years in senior finance leadership (CFO, VP Finance, or similar).
• Experience in product-focused industries (gaming, hardware, manufacturing, or consumer tech).
• M&A expertise with strong commercial awareness.
• A strategic thinker who’s also happy to be proactive and hands-on when needed.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Us
• A globally recognized Australian brand with 50+ country distribution.
• Queensland Exporter of the Year and Australian Exporter of the Year – Creative Industries.
• Collaborate with high-profile partners like Ferrari, Boeing, Sony, and Microsoft.

• A genuine opportunity to influence and actively participate in the next growth phase of the company.
• Extensive global operations encompassing local and international stakeholders.
• Move into our brand-new 2,000 sqm HQ and showroom in Bundall (Nov 2025) with onsite parking
• Competitive salary ($200K–$220K) + performance incentives + future equity potential

Apply Now
If you’re a financial leader ready to shape strategy, drive execution, and help write the next chapter of a global success story. If you are either living on the Gold Coast or looking to relocate to the Gold Coast, we’d love to hear from you. No recruiters and agencies, please. This is a key appointment to our executive leadership team. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and high-performance culture, and therefore, the CFO is expected to be based on-site, 5 days a week.