Head of Finance

Head of Finance | Full-time | Billy J Creative Headquarters | Sunshine Coast
Why This Role?Over the last 12 years Billy J has grown into a global fashion ecommerce business with a nine-figure turnover and significant opportunity ahead.We are therefore looking for an experienced Head of Finance to take ownership of the financial direction of the business and play a critical role in shaping our next phase of growth.Reporting directly to the CEO, you will sit at the centre of commercial decision-making, bringing together financial performance, strategic planning, risk, capital, working capital and business intelligence to help guide the direction of Billy J.This is a role for someone who sees finance as more than a support function. You will challenge thinking, identify opportunities, provide commercial clarity and ensure the financial implications of major decisions are understood before they are made.With international expansion, increasing operational complexity and continued growth ahead, you will help build the financial capability, discipline and insight required to support Billy J at scale.
What You'll OwnAs the finance leader, you will have ownership across the financial and commercial performance of the business. You will:Lead the overall finance function and set the financial strategy and direction of the businessAct as a trusted commercial advisor and strategic partner to the CEO and leadership teamProvide sophisticated financial analysis, insight and recommendations to support business-critical decisionsLead the company's budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and long-term planningEstablish clear visibility over financial performance, profitability, cash generation and working capitalTranslate financial and operational data into meaningful commercial insights and strategic actionsEvaluate the financial impact of growth initiatives, investment decisions, international expansion and major business opportunitiesDrive a strong understanding of commercial performance across revenue, margin, inventory, pricing, marketing and operating costsIdentify emerging risks, opportunities and trends and proactively bring these to the leadership teamProvide appropriate financial governance, controls and risk management as the business continues to scaleLead, develop and evolve the finance function and team to support the complexity of a growing global businessPartner across the broader leadership team to embed financial thinking and accountability into decision-makingOversee external accounting, tax, audit and financial advisory relationshipsDrive the evolution of financial systems, reporting infrastructure, processes and business intelligence
About YouYou are an experienced finance leader who combines strong technical capability with sophisticated commercial judgement.You understand the numbers at a detailed level, but your real value comes from being able to step back, identify what is driving performance and translate that into a clear view of where the business should go next.You are comfortable operating in ambiguity, navigating complexity and making informed recommendations in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment.You will ideally bring:7–10+ years' progressive finance experience, including experience at a senior leadership levelPrevious experience as a Head of Finance, Financial Controller, Finance Director or equivalentStrong financial accounting and commercial finance foundationsAdvanced financial modelling, forecasting and strategic planning capabilityProven experience managing cash flow, working capital and financial riskExperience leading and developing a finance functionStrong commercial acumen and analytical capabilityThe confidence and credibility to influence and challenge senior stakeholdersExcellent communication skills, with the ability to make complex financial information clear and actionableCA or CPA qualification highly regardedExperience within retail, ecommerce, fashion, consumer goods or another high-growth, inventory-led business highly regarded
What Will Make You Successful?You will be commercially curious, highly analytical and naturally proactive.You won't wait for a question to be asked or a report to be requested. You'll identify what matters, understand the story behind the numbers and bring the CEO and leadership team a clear perspective on what is happening, why it matters and where we should go from here.You'll have the credibility to challenge assumptions, the judgement to balance commercial opportunity with financial discipline and the ability to bring structure to a complex and rapidly evolving business.Most importantly, you'll think beyond finance.You'll understand how decisions across product, buying, inventory, marketing, people, operations and international growth ultimately connect to financial performance — and you'll use that understanding to help Billy J make better decisions.
The OpportunityThis is an opportunity to step into a genuinely influential leadership position within a high-growth Australian ecommerce business.You'll have ownership of the finance function and the opportunity to shape the financial architecture of Billy J as we continue to scale internationally.For the right person, this is not simply an opportunity to manage finance. It's an opportunity to help shape the future of the business.
You'll LoveGenuine ownership of the financial function within a nine-figure global ecommerce businessA highly commercial role with influence over major business decisionsThe opportunity to shape and build the finance function for Billy J's next stage of growthExposure to international expansion and increasing global complexityA monthly RDOWorking alongside an ambitious and passionate team on the Sunshine CoastA role where your thinking, analysis and recommendations will genuinely influence the direction of the business
Ready for Your Next Challenge? If you're an experienced finance leader who wants to play a genuine role in shaping a high-growth business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now, enclosing your up-to-date CV.
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