Chief Financial Officer

The Organisation:

PTG Group was founded in 2015 and in short time has built a reputation as one of Australia's leading diversified engineering services businesses. Now with a team of over 220, delivering services for mining, commercial & residential building, and infrastructure industries, this privately owned and operated firm actively fosters an entrepreneurial spirit whilst maintaining an unwavering commitment to service excellence.

Having enjoyed a sustained period of immense growth, and now, under the leadership of a deeply experienced industry leader and Chief Executive, the organisation is poised for the next exciting phase of expansion. With an established geographic and sector growth strategy, PTG Group will continue to actively pursue organic growth whilst also assessing opportunities to grow via strategic M&A activity.

To help drive that growth, the Chief Executive has mandated a national search to appoint an outstanding Chief Financial Officer.

The Role:

This is a unique opportunity for an appropriately credentialed finance leader to play an active role in the growth and development of a rapidly expanding engineering consulting firm.

The Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for the setup and control of the accounting and financial strategy and functions to drive a profitable, efficient and sustainable business for PTG Group, whilst providing high-level financial information and analysis for decision-making. The CFO will be a member of the Senior Leadership team and will help to drive and implement strategic initiatives across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

Strategic

• Strategic leadership of the finance team to achieve consistency and best practice across the business;
• Provide expert and strategic direction and advice to the senior leadership team on all aspects of financial management, reporting and decisions; and
• Represent the Group in strategic discussions with significant external stakeholders (e.g. banks, auditors and major clients).

Operational

• Build and direct accounting and finance strategies, policies, procedures, practices and plans, taking into account the operating environment;
• Protect the Group's profits and assets by reviewing and assessing the financial soundness of proposed acquisitions, financial expenditure, investments, mergers, sale of assets, capital projects and other sources / expenditure of capital;
• Direct and control the Group's policy on investments, credit, taxation and cash flow;
• Report to the Executive team and Advisory Board on the Group's financial position and activities;
• Financial analysis and valuation of acquisition opportunities, assisting with financial and contractual negotiations, undertaking financial due diligence and coordinating the finance aspects of integrating newly acquired businesses; and
• Ensure compliance with all accounting standards across all relevant jurisdictions.

People leadership

• Provide leadership and direction to all staff and ensure the objectives, actions and focus of the business is clearly communicated; and
• Drive a high-performance culture through your own visible leadership and by ensuring all elements of PTG's My Career Matters (MCM) process is undertaken.

Pre requisite experience:

• CA or CPA accredited;
• Finance, Accounting, Commerce or relevant tertiary qualifications;
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with at least 5 in senior level roles; and
• Strong acquisition and integration experience.

Overwhelmingly, this potentially career-defining role will suit a proven financial leader with an appropriate level of executive carriage, an exceptional technical skill set and a demonstrable track record of success in supporting an organisation through significant corporate development activity.

u&u Recruitment Partners has been exclusively retained to conduct this process, to submit an application please click the apply button below. For a confidential discussion, please call the advising consultant, James Lazarus on (07)3232 9***.