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Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Biotech – $250k+ Super
Robert Half · Melbourne
Job description
About the role
An innovative biotechnology organisation is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership during a pivotal growth phase. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Board, the CFO will shape financial strategy, secure funding, and support commercial expansion.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy in partnership with the executive team.
- Lead long‑term planning, budgeting, forecasting, treasury and cash‑flow management.
- Provide commercial insights, financial modelling, scenario analysis and investment evaluations for strategic decisions.
- Oversee procurement, inventory financial controls, foreign‑exchange exposure and liquidity planning.
- Partner with the CEO on funding strategy, capital raising and investor relations.
- Drive continuous improvement of finance systems, processes and reporting.
Required profile
- Proven senior finance leadership experience, preferably in biotech or life‑sciences.
- Strong commercial acumen with ability to influence board‑level decisions.
- Hands‑on, pragmatic approach and comfort working in an agile SME environment.
Required skills
- Financial modelling
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cash‑flow and treasury management
- Procurement and inventory financial controls
- Foreign‑exchange risk management
What we offer
- Competitive salary package of $250k plus superannuation.
- Executive role with direct impact on company strategy.
- Opportunity to shape the financial future of a fast‑growing biotech firm.
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