Chief Financial Officer

• Own end-to-end financial management, including monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting
• Act as a strategic partner to the Managing Director on pricing, fleet investment, and growth decisions
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, payroll support, and general ledger accuracy
• Prepare financial statements in line with Australian accounting standards and statutory requirements
• Manage BAS, GST, payroll tax, and other regulatory lodgments with external accountants where required
• Monitor working capital, equipment financing, asset depreciation schedules, and inventory-related costs
• Develop and maintain financial controls, policies, and procedures
• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes across departments
• Liaise with banks, auditors, insurers, and other external financial stakeholders
• Identify cost efficiencies and margin improvement opportunities
• Support financial modelling and analysis for equipment purchases, tenders, and expansion opportunities
• Work closely with the Managing Director to guide commercial decision-making

• Philippines-based candidate
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive finance experience, including prior experience at CFO, Finance Manager, or Financial Controller level
• Strong background in Australian financial compliance, tax, and reporting standards
• Experience working with an Australian business, ideally within construction, equipment hires, logistics, or a similar asset-heavy industry (highly regarded but not essential)
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, or similar platforms
• Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working AU business hours and collaborating with a remote/distributed team
• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile, clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”

• 100% remote work from home
• Flexible time management as an independent contractor, while aligning with AU business hours
• Independent Contractor Agreement engagement