Chief Financial Officer (Moreton Bay Region)

A rare CFO opportunity with a privately owned, high-performing engineering services business offering scale, influence, M&A; exposure and genuine impact. If you’re succeeding but seeking a role with greater ownership and real influence, this is worth a read. About the Company This privately owned engineering services business designs, installs and maintains large-scale commercial HVAC. Over the past decade, it has grown to $250m in revenue, with 12 locations across Australia and New Zealand. Work is evenly split across services, new builds and retrofit projects. The organisation is values-driven, practical and non-bureaucratic, focused on long‑term, “win‑win” relationships. With a strong balance sheet and disciplined financial approach, it is well positioned to reach $300m through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The Opportunity The current CFO is stepping down, leaving a strong finance function and team. This role offers the chance to bring fresh thinking across M&A;, transformation and commercial leadership. As a key Executive Team member, you will partner closely with the CEO, providing strategic advice and driving value across the business. Your remit covers Finance and Payroll, with a focus on:
- Leading and executing M&A; strategy
- Completing a major enterprise systems transformation
- Strengthening financial and commercial capability across a multi‑site business Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the CEO, Executive team and Board on strategy, growth and capital allocation
- Deliver explicit reporting linking financial and operational performance
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and performance management
- Drive working capital and cashflow discipline
- Oversee governance, risk, compliance and audit
- Lead end-to‑end M&A; from identification and evaluation through to integration
- Finalise ERP, CRM, and AI system transformation
- Build capability across Finance, IT and Transformation to support growth About You You bring experience at, or just below, CFO level in a similar environment, including:
- Leadership in a growing, multi‑site organisation
- Strong end‑to‑end M&A; capability and understanding is essential
- Experience in construction, engineering or project‑based sectors
- Delivery of system or business transformation (ERP/CRM/HRIS)
- Strong commercial acumen and CA/CPA qualification You are pragmatic, hands‑on and values‑driven, with the ability to influence, challenge constructively and balance growth with disciplined risk management. Why This Role?
- Scaled, growing business without corporate bureaucracy
- Strong financial position and clear growth trajectory
- Values‑led culture with long‑term relationships
- Genuine influence at CEO and Board level
- High quality CFO role based in beautiful Brisbane Confidential Enquiries For a confidential discussion, contact Peter Murphy (0429 703 234) or Kelly Howard (0404 847 848) . To apply, please submit your resume quoting ref. no. . #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r8gqn