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Job Title


Chief Financial Officer


Company : DFP Recruitment


Location : Melbourne, Australia


Created : 2025-08-14


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

DFP Recruitment, established in 1981, is a trusted name in recruitment across Australia. With a strong national presence and a reputation built on integrity, professionalism, and performance, DFP delivers solutions across temporary, permanent, and volume recruitment. As part of the Will Group of companies, DFP continues to grow and innovate, driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, inclusion, and customer-centric service.We are seeking a strategic and commercially astuteChief Financial Officer (CFO)to join our Executive Leadership Team. This is a pivotal role that will lead financial strategy, oversee finance and payroll operations, and manage our outsourced IT provider to ensure operational excellence and sustainable growth.About the RoleReporting to the CEO, the CFO will provide strategic and operational leadership across Finance, Payroll, and Information Systems. You will play a central role in shaping DFPs financial future, ensuring long-term sustainability, robust governance, innovation and high-performing service delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the finance functions, ensuring accurate reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and effective cash flow and investment management.Ensure compliance with financial, tax, audit, and payroll obligations, supported by strong internal controls.Oversee payroll operations understanding employment legislation and modern awards.Drive finance transformation, including system upgrades and automation.Review contracts, support tender pricing, and oversee client reporting.Manage outsourced IT provider relationships and ensure secure, scalable service delivery.Lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.Represent DFP in high-level negotiations and communications with external stakeholders.Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion through inclusive leadership and culture-building.About YouCA/CPA qualification with tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting or Business.710+ years experience in senior finance leadership roles.Experience in recruitment, labour hire, or professional services.Knowledge of payroll and information systems.Experience in governance, compliance, and risk management.Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Proven ability to lead teams, drive improvements and manage change.Why Join DFP?Youll contribute to a wide range of high impact commercial projects and work with an experienced and stableteam.Lead in a values-driven, high-performance culture.Work with a dynamic and supportive executive team.Enjoy flexible work arrangements and a collaborative culture.Ready to take the next step in your executive career?Apply now or for a confidential discussion, please contact Athena Iliades at 03 8632 9998 or ailiades@dfp.com.auApplicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise viaadjustments@dfp.com.auor1300 337 000and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.By clicking ''apply'', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy vianot submit any sensitive personal information in your resume. #J-18808-Ljbffr