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OverviewHead of Finance Eureka Pet Co Sydney | Base from $250k p.a. (subject to experience) + STI + LTI Start: ASAP, but well wait for the right personAbout UsWere a next-generation pet wellness company rewriting the rules of dog food. Since launching just 3 years ago we have onboarded 15,000+ dogs, scored thousands of 5-star reviews, built a state of the art manufacturing facility and are now serving 10+ million meals annually to furry best mates around the nation. Were founder-led, humble but hungry, and we move fast. Add to that an office by one of the worlds best beaches and one of the most dog-friendly HQs on the planet - what''s not to like?! This is a rare moment to join a brand with genuine category advantage, real traction, and massive headroom.Why We Are HiringWere hiring an exceptional Head of Finance to build the financial architecture that can support our next stage of growth. This is a value-creation role, not a maintenance role. You will fundamentally influence how we track and deliver on margin, cash, customer economics, supply chain efficiency, and enterprise value. Youll work directly with the founders who think commercially and give their leadership team genuine ownership. This role has a clear runway to evolve into a CFO-level position within 12-18 months, aligned with business scale and personal performance. If you want comfort, predictability, or layers of bureaucracy this wont be a fit. If you want impact, autonomy, and the chance to do the best work of your career youre in the right place.What Youll Be Responsible For1. Financial Strategy, FP&A & Decision SupportOwn budgeting, forecasting, scenario modelling and long-range planning.Refine Eurekas commercial reporting ecosystem including unit economics, contribution margin, cash bridges & margin waterfalls and the systems/software we use to track, report and update themTranslate numbers into action identifying risks early, sharpening trade-offs, and guiding strategy2. Financial Governance & ComplianceOwn all core finance operations: month-end close, statutory accounts, audit readiness, tax governance, treasury, internal controlsBuild a disciplined, transparent control environment that supports speed and scaleLead BAS, ITR, payroll tax, workers comp and insurance3. Working Capital, Inventory & Cost ExcellenceArchitect end-to-end visibility across inventory, COGS, landed cost, production variances, and stock ageingDrive working capital discipline and cash conversion improvements with real operational impactPartner with Commercial team on supply chain financing, purchasing, demand planning and SKU-level economics4. Board & Investor ReportingPrepare and present monthly board packs, KPI dashboards and investor insightsShape financial strategy with clarity and executive-level judgmentLead optimisation and integration of finance and accounting systems input into future state ERP selection, supporting tooling, and building out a high performance finance teamChampion data integrity across supply chain, manufacturing, commercial and D2C.About You10+ years in high-performance finance environments: e.g. senior finance roles at blue chip FMCG, retail, manufacturing or ecommerce companies, high growth startup to scale ups, investment banking, private equity, consulting or other top tier advisoryCA or CPA qualified, with rock-solid technical accounting and compliance depth.Strong fundamentals in working capital, inventory accounting, production finance and cost control.Exceptional analytical horsepower structured, fast, commercially instinctive.Deep understanding of ecommerce and product economics, including CAC, LTV, payback, contribution margin, D2C cohort retention vs churn drivers, supply chain financing and cash conversion cycle, inventory velocity & demand-led planningProven ability to impose structure in fast-changing environments without slowing the business down.Bias to action, intellectual curiosity, and a track record of sharpening clarity inside ambiguity.What Success Looks Like (12 Months In)A finance function respected for speed, accuracy and commercial acumenAn agile forecasting engine the exec team trusts and uses to make decisionsA clean, cross-org friendly reporting suite that gives real-time visibility on cash, margin, demand and inventoryMaterial improvement in cash conversion & inventory accuracyClear financial guardrails informing product development, pricing, channel strategy and SKU-level choicesA leadership presence that elevates the bar across the entire organisation and validates your the right person to become our Chief Financial OfficerWhats On OfferA pivotal leadership role inside one of Australias fastest-growing companies with a mandate to build a world-class finance function from a blank slate.Equity package - we want our success to be yours tooCompetitive base rate and bonus packageInclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carersClear, supported runway to step into a CFO-level role as we scale.A high-performance environment where your best work will actually matter.A Note On InclusionEureka is an equal opportunity employer. Were committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and well work with you to ensure accessibility at every stage. #J-18808-Ljbffr