17/6/25 3930627 Head of Finance Transformation and Strategy - PE backed Retail Group Senior & Executive Sydney Permanent / Full Time Job Description This fast-growing national retail group is seeking a commercially astute, strategically minded finance leader to take on a newly created executive role: Head of Finance Transformation and Strategy . Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will lead a range of strategic initiatives that will shape the next chapter of the organisation’s evolution, including automation, AI integration, finance function transformation, and M&A transactions and integration. Remuneration $260,000 - $280000 Super Bonus Key Responsibilities Lead transformation across core transactional finance functions (AP, AR, payroll), embedding automation and efficiency. Drive strategic projects, including a major expansion of their retail footprint. Leverage AI and emerging technologies to enhance processes, accuracy, efficiency and commercial decision-making. Lead finance-related M&A activity and post-deal integration. Build cross-functional alignment across finance, operations, and technology teams. About You Senior finance leader with transformation experience across transactional finance, process improvement and project delivery. Exposure to M&A and other capital market transactions is highly regarded. Strong business acumen and the ability to connect strategic priorities with operational execution. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business on a national scale. Influential communicator and collaborative leader. Why Join This Business? High-impact role with direct access to the CFO and executive leadership team. Opportunity to shape strategy and build capabilities in a business with an aggressive growth mandate. Strong culture and values with meaningful investment in people, technology, and innovation. A focus on agility, ownership and continuous improvement. To apply, please clickthe "Apply for this job" link below and include an updated CV About us : Appreciating Talent is a specialist recruitment firm, created and owned by a small group of Sydney's most successful and longest-serving recruitment professionals. Knowledge is our trade, and we differentiate ourselves through specialised expertise and service. www.AppreciatingTalent.com.au David Trapnell is a Founder and Director of Appreciating Talent with extensive experience recruiting senior finance and executive roles. Contact him at [email protected] for a confidential discussion