Portfolio CFO Role

Portfolio CFOs

If you’re a top quality Chief Financial Officer and you’re looking for something different, or you’re an independent CFO who’s already made the break from corporate life, or a working or returning CFO parent who wants more work flexibility and work life balance, then read on, this might be for you.

What we do?

We’re looking for top quality CFOs who are looking for a new challenge. Joining the CFO Centre will allow you the opportunity to provide CFO services to ambitious small to mid-size businesses with revenues of $2-$100 million. Our model provides them with a flexible, affordable option to acquire this skill set from a business whose purpose is making a real difference to our worldwide client base.

The role is self-employed, whilst operating within a defined model, combining the benefits of being part of a team and supported by a well-established organization, but with a level of autonomy and freedom in how you deliver outcomes for clients.

You will be responsible for financial strategy, financial planning and analysis, financial reports, company audits, compliance, and bank relationships. You will collaborate with the CEO and the executive team to make decisions regarding company’s financial strategy and operations.

Do you have experience in some of the following?

Selling/exiting businesses

Identifying risks

Reviewing Business plans

Sourcing funding

Improving systems and controls

Implementing KPI reporting

Increasing profit

Improving cash flow

Tightening up compliance

Optimizing tax and legal

Driving strategic direction of a business

Mergers and acquisitions

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Be a self-starter with ambition, energy, and a ‘can do’ attitude
• Fully engage with our ‘purpose’ of wanting to make a real difference to our clients
• Desire to work closely as part of a team together with our Regional Directors in a collegiate environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Track record of excellence, achievement, and entrepreneurial drive
• Desire to work directly with business owners, with a passion for making a real difference
• Well networked
• Confidence and gravitas
• Excellent presentation skills
• Able to develop a strong alignment with the company’s culture
• The role is self-employed whilst operating in a defined model. You must be able to support yourself financially during the build-up phase

What do you need to have?

• You have worked as a CFO for a minimum of 5+ years during your finance career – commercial and strategic
• You are highly networked and love to meet new people, develop business and ensure client satisfaction.

Desired Accreditations

• Qualified with one of the major accounting institutes CPA, CMA
• MBA asset

If providing part-time CFO services to ambitious entrepreneurs and their businesses sound exciting to you and if you would like to have the autonomy of growing your own portfolio of clients and be supported by an incredible network-please complete the form below to submit your CV.