- Location: Remote (Australia)
- Software, Technology, SaaS or subscription-based business experience
- Private Equity backed business
- Ideally a January start
Robert Half Executive Search has been exclusively retained to appoint a Chief Financial Officer on behalf of a high-growth, private equity-backed software company.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this fully remote executive leadership role will be responsible for leading the company's Finance & Operations function and ensuring strong governance, compliance and risk management practices are maintained as the business continues its next phase of growth.
This is a broad and commercially focused leadership opportunity extending beyond traditional finance responsibilities. The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Board to drive financial performance, support strategic decision-making, strengthen operational effectiveness and help position the business for continued growth and value creation.
The organisation operates a software platform serving customers globally and has established a strong reputation for product innovation, customer success and market leadership within its sector. Supported by an experienced investor group, the business continues to invest in technology, artificial intelligence and organisational capability as it scales internationally.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management activities.
- Provide strategic financial and commercial advice to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Board.
- Oversee financial reporting, governance, compliance, risk management and business controls.
- Lead and develop teams across Finance, People & Culture and Operations.
- Drive process improvement, operational effectiveness and technology-enabled transformation initiatives.
- Support strategic growth initiatives and long-term value creation across the business.
Ideal Candidate
- Proven finance leadership experience within a software, technology, SaaS or subscription-based business.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence executive and Board-level decision-making.
- Experience leading high-performing teams and cross-functional business operations.
- Demonstrated success in improving business performance, processes and organisational scalability.
- Able to move between strategic decisions and the detail needed to make them work.
- Comfortable operating in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
- CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
This is a fully remote role, and candidates may be based anywhere within Australia. Periodic travel to Brisbane will be required to participate in Executive Leadership Team meetings and key business activities.
NB: There is no ability to add a cover letter separately, so please add to the first page of your resume. Thank you!
Your application will be assessed within 3-5 working days. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY APPLICANTS WITH FULL WORKING RIGHTS IN AUSTRALIA CAN BE CONSIDERED