CFO | Finance Transformation & Commercial Leadership | Sydney-based

A commercially astute, CA-qualified Chief Financial Officer with more than 15 years of experience leading finance transformation across multi-entity, international, and private equity-backed businesses. Combines deep technical capability with a genuine commercial mindset, consistently delivering structural improvements that drive efficiency, reduce cost, and position organisations for sustainable growth.


Known for rolling up their sleeves and building capability from the ground up, this candidate has a proven track record of creating lasting impact — from establishing first-time FP&A functions to streamlining close processes and embedding robust governance frameworks.


Key Strengths & Experience:

  • Finance Transformation & Growth Leadership: Supported one business through significant revenue growth from $20M to $45M, building scalable finance infrastructure to match organisational ambition
  • Cost Reduction & Operational Efficiency: Delivered over $950K in documented cost savings across multiple initiatives — including $500K through offshoring compliance functions, $250K by insourcing payroll, and $200K via finance restructuring
  • FP&A & Business Intelligence: Built first-time FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and BI dashboard capability from scratch, equipping leadership with the data and insights needed to make confident commercial decisions
  • Month-End & Reporting Excellence: Halved month-end close timelines while simultaneously strengthening financial controls and governance frameworks
  • Multi-Entity & PE-Backed Experience: Well-versed in the complexity and pace of private equity-backed and multi-entity environments, with the commercial acumen to align finance operations with investor and board expectations


An immediately available, high-calibre finance leader who brings transformation expertise, commercial credibility, and a hands-on approach. A strong fit for organisations navigating growth, restructure, or the next stage of their financial maturity.


Additional Information:

  • Permanent opportunities
  • Salary expectation: $200k + super
  • Sydney-based
  • Australian Citizen
  • Immediately available


Want to meet this candidate? Contact Sophie Kelly on 02 9220 3400 / 0474 735 116 or email sophiek@coxpurtell.com.au