Chief Financial Officer

Southern Suburbs Perth Permanent View Job Description
Freo Group is a market leading Crane company with over 800 employees nationally, which provides a complete range of crane hire, heavy lifting, and logistics services to the mining and resources, civil construction and renewable energy sectors. Freo Group was established in 1974 and is a high performing business within the Marmon Holdings / Berkshire Hathaway global operations.
  • Market leading business
  • Located in Perth

About Our Client

Freo Group's mission is to build a successful and profitable business by:

  • Engaging employees and suppliers in a safe and focused culture.
  • Providing superior customer service and to develop long term, mutually beneficial relationships with our clients.
  • Leading the way in technical excellence and innovation within the crane industry.



I am recruiting an experienced and driven Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial operations and contribute to the continued success of the company. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing financial strategy, reporting, compliance, business improvement and driving the overall financial health of the organisation.

Job Description

As CFO, you will oversee all financial operations and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure business objectives are achieved. You will report directly to the Freo Group President and play a key role in ensuring the company's financial performance, compliance, and growth. 

Your key responsibilities include:

Corporate Reporting & Compliance

Supervise, mentor, and guide the Finance team to ensure corporate reporting deadlines are met for monthly, quarterly, and annual periods.

Ensure adherence to statutory reporting and compliance standards, including managing audit programs and ensuring timely audit completion without material adjustments.

Taxation & Cash Flow Management

Ensure the company's tax compliance, managing quarterly tax memos and staying updated on any changes in local tax laws.

Actively manage accounts receivable, including reviewing customer accounts, credit limits, and bad debt provisions. 

Drive cash flow management to maintain positive working capital and low DSO.

Billing & Accounts Receivable

Improve billing processes through Power BI dashboards and address any arising issues.

Ensure that new customer accounts are appropriately reviewed, including conducting checks for creditworthiness and managing credit limits.

Support the accounts receivable team in managing compliance and communication with clients.

Leadership & Business Development

Lead the finance team and foster a culture of respect, accountability, and teamwork.

Actively drive business development initiatives to drive company growth and promote new business opportunities.

Develop a positive and collaborative team culture through leadership, development, and training programs.

Promote and adhere to Freo Group's Equal Employment Opportunity policies and procedures.

The Successful Applicant

You will be a qualified finance professional with a minimum of 10 years commercial finance experience combined with a proven track record in leadership and financial management. With an eye for detail, you will work closely with General Manager's across Australia to provide insight and recommendations, achieved through your engaging communication skills combined with a strong understanding of accounting principles. You will have a proven track record of coaching, managing and leading finance teams, combined with experience managing cross-functional teams and delivering on complex financial projects. Previous ERP systems and business intelligence software experience, combined with a track record in a capital and labour-intensive industry, will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer

  • An attractive salary package
  • The chance to work with a market leading business that values safety and excellence
  • A positive and inclusive company culture within the Marmon Holdings / Berkshire Hathaway global operations.



Are you a strategic thinker with a strong financial acumen? If you are looking for your next challenge within a rewarding environment, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

Contact
Brodie McDougall
Quote job ref
JN-112024-6597371

Job summary

Function
CFO & Financial Management
Subsector
CFO & Financial Management Subsector
Industry
Property & Construction
Location
Southern Suburbs Perth
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Brodie McDougall
Job reference
JN-112024-6597371

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