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Director - CFO Advisory
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Lead CFO Advisory engagements, advising finance leaders on finance function design, transformation, and governance while delivering technical accounting and IFRS services.
About this role
We’re BDO, a global professional services firm connected to local markets. Our people work together to provide specialist expertise, helping businesses achieve their goals.
We inspire others, to go further. We create together, to reach higher. We build trust, to lead purposefully.
Whether you're building your future or starting your career with us, you won’t do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters, and that’s where you come in.
About the Role
Our specialistfinancial managementconsultantshelpclientsestablish, improve,revieworreposition theirfinancefunctions, creatingappropriately scaledteams and operating modelsthatsupport organisationalsuccess.
BDO Australiaalsohas one of thecountry’slargest technical accountingpractices. Our specialistshelpbusinesses address complexfinancial reportingandaccountingmatters, drawing onexpertiseinInternational Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
About the Opportunity
We areseekingaSenior Finance Professionalto join ourCFO Advisory teamin Sydney.In thisrole, you will partnerwith CFOs and finance leaders to navigate change,addresscomplex finance and reporting challenges, and respond to evolving regulatoryrequirementswith practical,commerciallyfocused solutions.You willbringbroad experienceacrossfinancial reporting frameworks,AASB/IFRSconcepts, financetransformationand governance tohelpclients strengthen their finance functions.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Service & Advisory Delivery
- Lead the delivery of complex CFO Advisory engagements from scoping through to execution and closure.
- Providestrategic advice to CFOs and finance leaders on finance function effectiveness, governance, operatingmodelsand transformation initiatives.
- Lead finance transformation programs, including process improvement, organisationaldesignand finance capability uplift.
- Deliver technical accounting, financialreportingand IFRS advisory services to clients.
Business Development & Practice Growth
- Develop andmaintainstrong client and referral networks.
- Identifynew business opportunities and contribute to revenue growth across CFO Advisory and the broader Advisory practice.
- Lead the preparation of proposals,tendersand client presentations.
Climate-related Financial Disclosures
- Assistclients operationalise and embed climate reporting requirements, particularly around financial modelling, data collection and data integrity, forecasting, business performance analysis, finance governance, processdesignand integration into finance systems
Leadership & People Development
- Lead,mentorand develop Managers, Assistant Managers, Senior Consultants and Consultants.
- Drive a high-performance and collaborative team culture.
- Provide coaching, technical guidance and performance feedback.
- Support recruitment, workforceplanningand capability development initiatives.
Practice Management
- Oversee engagement economics, budgeting, resourceplanningand profitability.
- Monitor project risks and ensure compliance with BDO's quality and risk management framework.
- Contribute to strategic planning and operational management of the CFO Advisory service line.
About You
We are looking for acommercially mindedindividualwho is passionate aboutbuildingand leadinghigh-performing teams,has a natural ability toidentify and capitalise on opportunitiesand canhelp shape and commercialise new CFO Advisory offerings.
Combined with:
- CA,CPAor equivalent professional qualification
- Extensive experience managing and deliveringfinance functions, financial reporting, governance, controls, processimprovementand finance transformation
- Sound knowledge of IFRS and corporate reporting requirements, with an appreciation of climate-related reporting and its interaction with finance processes
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders
- Proventrack recordin business development, client relationshipmanagementand revenue generation.
- Proven people leadership capability, with experience coaching and developing teams
- Experience leading large, multidisciplinary project teams
- An understanding of how sustainability-related information informs financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, performance management, and corporate reporting (IFRS) will be highly valued.
Why BDO?
Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.
Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.
Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.
We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.
Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.
Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.
With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.
Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).
We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@bdo.com.au
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