Chief Financial Officer

Our client is a dynamic, multi-generational agribusiness dedicated to creating opportunity, health, and prosperity for their people, livestock, and land. With roots extending over four generations, they are deeply embedded in Australia's beef and cropping industries.

The company has developed a distinct business model that sets it apart from the broader family operations. Their focus spans the full beef supply chain-from breeding and backgrounding to finishing cattle-supported by a robust cropping portfolio that includes irrigated cotton, dryland grains, and high-quality forages for hay and silage.

They Are Proud To Be a Highly Productive And Efficient Producer, With Land Assets That Consistently Perform At The Top Of Their Class. Their Operations Include

• Breeder properties in Northern Queensland (Charters Towers region)
• Backgrounding operations in Central Queensland
• Wonga Plains Feedlot, a state-of-the-art, 25,000-head facility located near Dalby in Southern Queensland
  
  

They combine heritage with innovation to deliver excellence in Australian agriculture.

The Opportunity

They are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their executive leadership team. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO will have full responsibility for financial management, reporting, business partnering, and treasury functions. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, instrumental in supporting business growth and long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• They are looking for a strategic leader who can attract and secure investors, whether through private equity, strategic partnerships, or institutional funding, to support our ambitious growth agenda
• Lead all aspects of financial management, including budgeting and financial reporting in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (AASB) and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee treasury operations including cash flow management, funding strategies, and banking relationships
• Ensure robust financial governance, compliance, internal controls, and risk management
• Partner closely with operational teams to align financial performance with business objectives
• Prepare board-level reports and liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulators
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering continuous improvement and operational excellence
  
  

About You

• CA, CPA, or CFA qualified with at least 10 years of senior financial leadership experience, ideally in agriculture, agribusiness or a related sector
• Demonstrated success in raising capital and engaging with investors or funding bodies
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset, with proven experience leading financial operations for businesses with turnover exceeding $350 million.
• In-depth understanding of Australian corporate finance, tax, and compliance frameworks
• Hands-on, proactive, and collaborative leadership style
• High integrity, resilience, and the ability to influence and engage at all levels
  
  

What They Offer

• A key leadership role in a high-performing, values-driven Australian agribusiness
• The opportunity to help shape the financial future of a growing and innovative company
• Attractive remuneration package with performance-based incentives
• Flexible location options and a collaborative executive culture