Are you an experienced executive ready to lead the next phase of growth for a wholesale supply and manufacturing operation? We seek a CEO with experience in a Finance & Accounting function to professionalise operations, drive digital transformation, and lead our ambitious expansion, primarily through mergers and acquisitions (M&A), to become a large, industry-leading organisation.
This is a high-impact leadership role for an executive with deep experience in wholesale/manufacturing and a demonstrated ability to transform organisations, execute on demanding growth mandates, and navigate the unique dynamics of a family-owned enterprise.
Enjoy the Gold Coast lifestyle! This role requires a full-time, on-site presence in the Gold Coast. We welcome applications from all areas, provided you are committed to relocating to the Gold Coast for this opportunity.
What You’ll be Doing
This role is centered on transformation and growth:
- Strategic Leadership & Growth: Own and execute the business strategy to achieve ambitious expansion targets, including growing sales for our international manufacturing facility and pursuing new market opportunities.
- M&A & Finance: Lead mergers and acquisitions as the primary growth mechanism, and co-develop the financial strategy with the owners.
- Operational Excellence: Champion continuous improvement across manufacturing and logistics, set and monitor key operational performance indicators (KPIs), and ensure robust governance and industry compliance.
- Culture & People: Foster an inclusive, positive, and high-performance culture. Oversee leadership talent development, recruitment, and professional growth across the organisation.
- Stakeholder Management: Act as the company’s primary spokesperson, building and maintaining strong relationships with key customers, partners, and the Board.
- Innovation: Lead the adoption of new technologies and integrate sustainability into core business practices.
What You’ll Bring
We are looking for an experienced executive with a background in Finance & Accounting, and a proven record of enacting initiatives to lead transformation in a commercial setting.
- Proven Executive Experience: Significant executive-level experience (CEO, CFO, or COO) gained within the wholesaling or manufacturing sectors, paired with a strong commercial mindset.
- Transformation Leadership: A demonstrable track record of successfully leading significant organisational, cultural, and process transformation.
- SME/Family Business Experience: Experience navigating the unique complexities and dynamics of smaller-scale operations.
- Drive & Accountability: Highly accountable, efficient, and possessing the energy and focus required to execute an aggressive growth and M&A mandate.
- Leadership & Communication: An excellent communicator, strategic thinker, creative problem-solver, and proven relationship builder committed to innovation and sustainability.
Why Apply
This is an exciting opportunity to take the reins and demonstrate your ability to lead a business through a pivotal growth phase. You will be given the autonomy and resources to act as a true Change Agent, fundamentally professionalising and scaling the business.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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