About the role:
Arkeus is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial strategy, governance and commercial discipline of the business as we scale.
This is a critical executive leadership role responsible for financial stewardship, capital management and enabling sustainable growth in a complex, technology-driven environment. The CFO will partner closely with the CEO, Board and leadership team to support strategic decision-making, investment priorities, capital planning, future fundraising and long-term value creation.
The CFO will lead and further build Arkeus’ finance capability, working with a small, high-impact in-house finance team and evolving systems, processes and controls in line with the company’s growth.
Reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO is a key member of the leadership team and will play a central role in shaping Arkeus’ next phase of growth.
About you:
- A commercially minded finance leader who thrives in high-growth, technically complex environments.
- A trusted advisor to CEOs and Boards, able to balance strategic insight with disciplined execution.
- Comfortable operating hands-on while building scalable systems, processes and teams.
- Confident navigating ambiguity, risk and competing priorities with sound judgement.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of Arkeus’ financial strategy aligned to business objectives and growth plans.
- Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board, providing clear financial insights, trade-offs and recommendations.
- Lead capital planning and current and future fundraising activities, including financial modelling, investor materials, due diligence and investor reporting.
- Own budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning and financial performance management.
- Monitor cash flow, runway, burn rate and capital efficiency, ensuring strong financial discipline.
- Oversee financial reporting, statutory compliance, audit, tax and regulatory obligations.
- Establish and maintain robust internal controls, policies and risk management frameworks.
- Lead the selection, implementation and optimisation of financial systems and tools to support scale.
- Build and develop a high-performing finance team with clear accountability and capability growth.
- Partner cross-functionally to embed commercial thinking and financial rigour across the organisation.
Your experience and skills:
- Senior finance leadership experience, ideally as a CFO or equivalent, in a scaling business.
- Strong background in financial strategy, FP&A, cash management and governance.
- Proven experience working with Boards, investors and executive leadership teams.
- Deep knowledge of Australian accounting standards, tax and compliance requirements.
- Track record of building scalable finance functions, systems and processes.
- CA or CPA qualification strongly preferred.
- Experience in technology, deep-tech or capital-intensive environments is a must.
What we offer: