CFO | Director of Finance & Operations | CA-Qualified, MBA (LSE) | Sydney-based
A highly credentialled and commercially astute finance executive with over 20 years of experience leading financial transformation across technology, media, SaaS, telecoms, and private equity-backed environments. This is a rare calibre of CFO — one who combines deep technical expertise with genuine commercial leadership, and a track record of delivering transformational outcomes at scale.
From a $200M+ EBIT turnaround and scaling divisional revenue from zero to $500M, to driving 32% year-on-year revenue growth through a full P&L turnaround, this candidate has repeatedly demonstrated the ability to step into complex, high-stakes environments and deliver results that matter at board level.
CA-qualified with an MBA from the London School of Economics, they bring the intellectual rigour, strategic depth, and executive presence to operate as a true partner to the CEO and board — and the hands-on capability to build and lead high-performance finance teams that execute.
Key Strengths & Experience:
- Financial Transformation & P&L Ownership: Proven ability to lead end-to-end financial transformation across complex, multi-entity businesses — including a landmark $200M+ EBIT turnaround and the scaling of a division from zero to $500M in revenue
- Turnaround & Growth Leadership: Delivered a full P&L turnaround achieving 32% YoY revenue growth, demonstrating the commercial instincts and execution discipline to drive performance in both distressed and high-growth environments
- M&A & Capital Allocation: Deep expertise across the full M&A lifecycle, from due diligence and deal structuring through to integration, alongside sophisticated capital allocation strategy in PE-backed and listed environments
- FP&A & Financial Planning Excellence: Advanced capability in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and business intelligence — equipping leadership with the insight needed to make confident, data-driven decisions
- AI & Automation-Led Finance Transformation: Experienced leveraging AI and RPA-led automation to modernise finance functions, reduce cost, and improve accuracy and speed of reporting
- Board-Level Advisory: A seasoned board-level advisor with the executive presence, commercial acumen, and communication skills to engage confidently with directors, investors, and senior stakeholders across a range of industries
An immediately available, Sydney-based finance executive who brings the rare combination of strategic vision, commercial leadership, and transformation capability that defines a truly exceptional CFO. A compelling choice for organisations navigating growth, complexity, or the next stage of their financial evolution.
Additional Information:
- Permanent opportunities
- Immediately available
- Sydney-based
Want to meet this candidate? Contact Sophie Kelly on 02 9220 3400 / 0474 735 116 or email
sophiek@coxpurtell.com.au
