Job Description
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01/4/26
$200000 + Super
Melbourne
CEO & General Management
Woods & Co Recruitment are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer to join the executive leadership team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial direction, governance, and long-term growth of a dynamic hospitality and events business with multiple venues and diverse operations.
The Opportunity
As CFO, you will lead all financial functions across the business, including strategy, planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow, payroll governance, financial controls, and risk management. Partnering closely with the Founder & Managing Director and executive team, you will provide strategic financial advice, commercial insight, and operational guidance to strengthen business performance and support sustainable growth.
What's in it for you?
$180,000 - $250,000 + Super
Opportunity to influence strategy, strengthen financial governance, and drive commercial performance across multiple venues and operations.
A high-impact executive role shaping the financial direction of a fast-growing hospitality and events business.
Exposure to diverse commercial areas including IT, procurement, maintenance, and major events.
Work closely with the Founder & executive team to support sustainable growth and operational excellence.
What you’ll do:
Lead all financial functions including strategy, planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow, payroll governance, and risk management.
Provide strategic financial advice, commercial insight, and operational guidance to the executive team.
Oversee day-to-day finance operations, payroll, cash flow management, banking relationships, and internal controls.
Monitor commercial performance across venues, events, contracts, and supplier agreements.
Lead IT, procurement, and maintenance oversight to drive efficiency, cost control, and operational support.
Deliver timely financial reporting and analysis, providing actionable insights to inform business decisions.
What we’re looking for:
Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline.
CPA or CA accreditation
Extensive experience in senior finance leadership, ideally as a CFO or equivalent
Strong background in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
Experience in hospitality, events, multi-site, or fast-paced service-based environments highly regarded
E xceptional commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and leadership skills
If you're as passionate about this position as we are, then please don't delay and APPLY NOW! We are interviewing immediately.
For a confidential discussion please call Xavier on 0439XXXXXX or email xavier@woodsco.com.au
Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce that values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications (no matter age or status) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members, and genders of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
#SCR-[xavier-carew]
01/4/26
$200000 + Super
Melbourne
CEO & General Management
Woods & Co Recruitment are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer to join the executive leadership team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial direction, governance, and long-term growth of a dynamic hospitality and events business with multiple venues and diverse operations.
The Opportunity
As CFO, you will lead all financial functions across the business, including strategy, planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow, payroll governance, financial controls, and risk management. Partnering closely with the Founder & Managing Director and executive team, you will provide strategic financial advice, commercial insight, and operational guidance to strengthen business performance and support sustainable growth.
What's in it for you?
$180,000 - $250,000 + Super
Opportunity to influence strategy, strengthen financial governance, and drive commercial performance across multiple venues and operations.
A high-impact executive role shaping the financial direction of a fast-growing hospitality and events business.
Exposure to diverse commercial areas including IT, procurement, maintenance, and major events.
Work closely with the Founder & executive team to support sustainable growth and operational excellence.
What you’ll do:
Lead all financial functions including strategy, planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow, payroll governance, and risk management.
Provide strategic financial advice, commercial insight, and operational guidance to the executive team.
Oversee day-to-day finance operations, payroll, cash flow management, banking relationships, and internal controls.
Monitor commercial performance across venues, events, contracts, and supplier agreements.
Lead IT, procurement, and maintenance oversight to drive efficiency, cost control, and operational support.
Deliver timely financial reporting and analysis, providing actionable insights to inform business decisions.
What we’re looking for:
Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline.
CPA or CA accreditation
Extensive experience in senior finance leadership, ideally as a CFO or equivalent
Strong background in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
Experience in hospitality, events, multi-site, or fast-paced service-based environments highly regarded
E xceptional commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and leadership skills
If you're as passionate about this position as we are, then please don't delay and APPLY NOW! We are interviewing immediately.
For a confidential discussion please call Xavier on 0439XXXXXX or email xavier@woodsco.com.au
Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce that values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications (no matter age or status) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members, and genders of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
#SCR-[xavier-carew]
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Chief Financial Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Finance sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Finance is a plus.