Direct message the job poster from LawpathPeople & Culture Leader | Talent Acquisition Expert | Passionate About Building Teams and Culture That Thrive We are Hiring!Lead financial strategy in one of Australia''s fastest-growing SaaS scaleupsLawpath is transforming the way small and medium businesses access legal, accounting, and compliance services. As we expand our reach and product offerings, were looking for a Chief Financial Officer who can bring sharp financial strategy, commercial rigour and executive leadership to the next phase of our growth.Youll join the executive team and play a critical role in aligning capital, data and decision-making to business performance. This is an opportunity to lead at a scale-up with strong unit economics, a clear vision and a team that moves with pace and purpose.Your impactYou will lead financial strategy and operations across the business. Your work will directly shape Lawpaths profitability, capital position and operational discipline. Youll bring visibility and control to key financial drivers while also guiding the business through scenario modelling, growth planning and investor readiness. Your scope will include:Financial leadership and planningLead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and multi-year scenario modellingPartner with Sales, Product, Marketing and Engineering to align resources to growthDevelop internal reporting that surfaces drivers, not just outputsOwn the operating model and collaborate across teams to achieve our performance targetsCommercial strategy and investor readinessTrack and optimise SaaS performance metrics including CAC, LTV, NRR and churnInform go-to-market plans with financial modelling and risk analysisLead board and investor reporting with clarity, pace and confidencePrepare for future capital raise cycles and maintain strong investor communicationsCash flow and capital managementOversee working capital, liquidity and cash flow forecastingEnsure spend discipline and capital efficiency across all business unitsMaintain strong financial controls and compliance frameworksStrategic Capital Events and Exit ReadinessAct as a key executive in engagement with investors, acquirers, and strategic stakeholdersNavigate and prepare for varied outcomes: growth capital, private equity or strategic saleLead or support processes for partial or full sale of the business, including due diligence, data room management, and commercial negotiationBuild relationships and positioning with growth funds, PE firms, and strategic buyers to keep options open and maximise valuation outcomesEnsure the business maintains the financial hygiene, reporting cadence, and legal structure necessary to be transaction-ready at all timesTeam development and leadershipBuild and lead a capable, commercially focused finance functionEvolve our offshore and internal resourcing model as the company scalesProvide financial input into company-wide decisions on compensation, hiring and team capacityLead the evolution of finance systems, tools and processes to support rapid growthAssess and implement automation, dashboards and integrations that improve visibility and speedWork cross-functionally to ensure finance infrastructure scales with complexity and volumeDrive a continuous improvement mindset across reporting, reconciliation and month-end processesFinancial controllership and complianceMaintain end-to-end integrity of financial systems, reporting and controlsEnsure compliance with all tax, regulatory and accounting standardsOwn audit readiness and governance processes, balancing rigour with operational efficiencyEmbed scalable policies and frameworks for procurement, approvals and risk managementWhat Youll bringAt least 10 years experience in senior finance leadership, ideally within SaaS or techStrong command of SaaS metrics and financial modellingExperience managing investor relations and preparing for capital eventsProven ability to link financial insight to business decisionsStrong commercial judgment, backed by analytical thinkingLeadership capability to drive high performance and cross-functional alignmentCPA, CA or MBA preferredWhat success looks likeReal-time financial visibility is embedded in the way we operateWeekly and monthly reporting cycles deliver clarity and confidenceFinance is seen as a performance function, not a compliance layerBusiness leaders trust your guidance and are confident acting on your dataCapital is allocated with discipline and aligned to outcomesWhats in it for youStrategic influence at executive level - Join the leadership team with clear ownership of financial strategy and a key voice in company-wide decision making.Equity in the business - Participate in our Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) and build long-term value alongside company performance.Purpose-led, values-driven culture - Work in a high-performing environment built on trust, transparency and initiative, where pace is matched with care.Leadership in a scaling SaaS company - Shape the finance function, build your team and guide operational maturity as the business grows.Investment in your growth - Access an annual learning and development stipend, internal training via Lawpath Academy, and support to grow with the business.Parental leave and flexibility - Benefit from paid parental leave and flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance at every stage.Time to connect - Enjoy quarterly strategy sessions, company offsites and regular team events that bring people together to celebrate progress.A workspace that works for you - Flexibility to structure your week in a way that works for you.Diversity & InclusionLawpath values diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. If youre aligned to our purpose and meet most of the criteria, wed encourage you to apply. Full Australian working rights are required. 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Chief Financial Officer