Chief Financial Officer

QLM Search is partnering with an ambitious c.$100m revenue food business to appoint a Chief Financial Officer as the company enters an exciting phase of significant growth and development.

Working closely with the CEO, Board and leadership team, the CFO will play a central role in shaping the strategic direction of the business and building the financial and commercial capability required to support its growth ambitions.

This is a broad leadership position requiring a CFO who can operate strategically while remaining close to the commercial and operational drivers of the business.

• Partnering the CEO and Board to develop and execute the strategic growth plan
• Building the financial infrastructure, processes and capabilities required to support a business of increasing scale and complexity
• Providing commercial insight to improve revenue, margin and profitability
• Leading initiatives across pricing, gross margin, RGM and cost optimisation
• Evaluating organic and inorganic growth opportunities, including M&A and strategic investment
• Leading financial planning, forecasting, cash management and performance reporting
• Developing a high-performing finance function capable of supporting the next stage of growth
• Working closely with commercial, manufacturing and supply chain leadership to drive improved business performance
• Supporting the Board and shareholders on strategic initiatives, investment decisions and future value-creation opportunities

• CFO or senior finance leadership experience within Food, FMCG, Consumer or a related sector
• Experience operating within a growth-oriented, entrepreneurial or evolving business
• A track record of partnering a CEO and Board on strategy and business transformation
• Strong commercial experience, with evidence of improving margin, pricing and overall business performance
• Exposure to M&A, integrations, disposals, carve-outs or corporate development
• Experience building finance teams, systems and processes to support growth
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain economics
• The ability to move comfortably between strategy and hands-on execution
• A genuine GM mindset, with the ambition and capability to influence the broader direction of the business