Head of Finance

Melbourne Permanent View Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of Finance to lead the Accounting & Finance department within a thriving business services organisation. Based in Melbourne, the role requires a highly skilled professional to drive financial strategies and manage key financial operations effectively.
  • Direct exposure to executive leadership, the Board, and key stakeholders
  • High-performance culture with access to experienced commercial leaders

About Our Client

Our client is a high-quality PE-backed / ASX-listed financial services organisation operating in a complex and highly regulated environment. The business is experiencing continued growth and increasing operational and reporting complexity, with a strong focus on governance, capital discipline, and sustainable value creation. To support this next phase, the firm is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead the finance function and partner closely with executive leadership.

Job Description

Finance Leadership & Governance

  • Lead the end-to-end finance function, including financial control, FP&A, and transactional finance
  • Ensure strong governance, internal controls, and compliance across all finance activities
  • Act as a key finance representative in executive and board-level forums



Financial Reporting & Control

  • Oversee month-end, half-year, and year-end close processes
  • Ensure timely and accurate statutory financial reporting in accordance with AASB and, where applicable, ASX requirements
  • Maintain accounting policies, technical papers, and financial governance frameworks



Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Management

  • Oversee enterprise-wide budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Provide financial insights, performance analysis, and commentary to executive leadership
  • Support strategic planning, capital allocation, and investment decision-making



Regulatory, Risk & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with financial services regulatory requirements
  • Oversee tax compliance including BAS, GST, FBT, PAYG, and income tax
  • Support risk management, audit, and control assurance activities



Audit & External Stakeholder Management

  • Manage relationships with external auditors, regulators, and advisors
  • Lead audit processes and oversee remediation of audit findings
  • Support investor and stakeholder reporting requirements



Systems, Process Improvement & Scalability

  • Drive continuous improvement in finance systems, processes, and reporting capability
  • Support system implementations and process automation initiatives
  • Ensure the finance function is scalable to support growth and increased complexity



Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead, mentor, and develop finance leaders and teams
  • Build a high-performance finance culture focused on accountability and insight
  • Support succession planning and capability development within finance



The Successful Applicant

  • CA or CPA qualified
  • Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role (Head of Finance, Financial Controller, or equivalent)
  • Experience within PE-backed, ASX-listed, or regulated financial services environments strongly preferred
  • Strong technical accounting and governance capability
  • Commercially minded with experience supporting executive and board decision-making
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Comfortable balancing strategic oversight with hands-on involvement

What's on Offer

  • Senior leadership role within a PE-backed or ASX-listed financial services organisation
  • Broad scope across financial control, FP&A, and governance
  • High visibility and influence at executive and board level
  • Opportunity to shape and scale the finance function
  • Competitive senior remuneration package
  • Melbourne-based role with flexible working arrangements
Contact
Ben Naylor
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6919527
Phone number
+61386166225

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Financial Director / CFO
Industry
Business Services
Location
Melbourne
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Naylor
Consultant phone
+61386166225
Job Reference
JN-012026-6919527

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. PageGroup acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate on.