Company Description
We’re Baresque, an Australian design powerhouse with 50 years of heritage, a global footprint, and a reputation as the A&D industry’s go-to creative partner. We’re entering our next era — one defined by ambitious growth, innovation, and transformation — and we want a CFO who will shape the business, not just report on it.
You’ll work alongside with the Leadership team, influence major decisions, and lead the financial and commercial strategy that underpins our expansion in Australia and abroad.
Job Description
Why This Role is Different
Shape the strategy – Be a true partner to the Leadership Team and Board in steering the company’s direction.
Lead transformation – Drive commercial change, innovation, and efficiency across the organisation.
Work with creativity – Partner with a design-led leadership team that thrives on ideas and execution.
Deliver measurable growth – Turn insights into bold moves that improve margins, scale operations, and expand markets.
What You’ll Lead
Financial & Commercial Leadership – Own the company’s financial strategy, governance, and risk framework, ensuring commercial decisions are data-driven and future-focused.
Strategic Planning & Growth – Deliver robust forecasting, scenario modelling, and performance insights that guide ambitious expansion.
Leadership & Capability – Build and develop a high-performing, succession-ready finance team with the skills to support a scaling organisation.
Operational & Process Excellence – Introduce systems and practices that simplify complexity, automate processes, and unlock actionable insights.
Board & Stakeholder Engagement – Present clear, influential reporting to the Board, ELT, and key stakeholders, translating complex data into business intelligence.
Qualifications
About You
CA/CPA qualified, with proven CFO or senior finance leadership experience in a dynamic, scaling business.
Commercially fearless — confident in challenging, influencing, and driving change at the highest levels.
Highly strategic, but equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves to ensure flawless execution.
Technology and systems savvy, viewing automation and analytics as strategic enablers.
An inclusive, empowering leader who inspires excellence across the business.
Additional Information
Salary: $280,000-300,000
What’s in It for You
Impact: Be the architect of the next chapter for an iconic design-led brand.
Influence: Direct access to the MD, Board, and major decisions.
Growth: Lead the transformation of a business on the move, with the autonomy to make it happen.
Culture: Join a values-driven, collaborative team who are passionate about what they do.
Package: $300,000 executive package, plus the opportunity to shape long-term value creation.
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