Chief Financial Officer - Remote
PlayHQ Sports.com
Hybrid
Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
Full Time
About Us:
PlayHQ is the backbone of community sports across Australia and New Zealand. We power 2+ million users and 500K+ weekly participants through our platform, partnering with major sporting bodies including AFL, NRL, and Cricket Australia. Our B2B2C model connects grassroots clubs to national governing bodies through comprehensive sports administration technology.
The Opportunity:
We're seeking an experienced CFO for a 6-9 month maternity cover engagement to lead our finance function during a pivotal period of growth and strategic development. This role requires someone who builds, not just maintains - a leader who can strengthen financial operations while navigating complex strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop our existing finance team, ensuring robust financial operations and reporting
- Oversee financial governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks
- Partner with department heads across engineering, product, sales, and QA on budgeting and resource allocation
- Navigate complex transaction environments and manage stakeholder relationships (investors, board, enterprise clients)
- Provide strategic counsel to the CEO and executive team on growth initiatives
- Manage relationships with external advisors, auditors, and financial partners
- Support enterprise sales cycles with sophisticated financial modeling for B2B contracts
- Oversee special projects requiring discretion and strategic financial expertise
You Bring:
- CA/CPA qualification with 5+ years senior finance experience
- Proven track record as CFO or senior finance leader in scaling technology companies
- Experience managing finance teams and driving operational excellence
- Deep expertise in complex transaction management and stakeholder negotiations
- Understanding of SaaS metrics, subscription models, and B2B enterprise contracts
- Experience with payment platforms and financial technology is highly regarded
- Ability to operate with complete discretion on confidential strategic matters
- Builder mindset - you improve everything you touch rather than just maintaining status quo
Why This Role:
- Shape the financial strategy of a platform touching millions of sports participants
- Lead meaningful work that impacts community sports from grassroots to elite levels
- Navigate interesting financial complexity in a unique B2B2C marketplace
- Build and mentor a capable finance team
- Be part of transforming how sports are administered across two nations
Duration: 6-9 months with immediate start preferred
Ready to bring your financial leadership to a role that truly matters to communities across Australia and New Zealand? We'd love to hear from you!
Chief Financial Officer - Remote
Hybrid
Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
Full Time
October 9, 2025