Chief Financial Officer

Global Talent Search are partnering with one of Papua New Guinea’s most respected and high-profile diversified businesses to appoint a strategic and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This is a rare opportunity to join a market leader with significant influence across multiple industries and to play a pivotal role in shaping its future growth. The CFO will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Group’s finance, commercial, compliance, and IT functions. This critical position will drive financial performance, ensure legal and regulatory compliance, and deliver commercial insights to support competitive advantage and business growth. Key accountabilities include:

Leading strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across all business units. Providing commercial analysis, risk identification, and insights to support growth opportunities and acquisitions. Overseeing taxation, audit, and compliance obligations with robust internal controls. Driving improvements in systems, reporting frameworks, and ERP optimisation. Representing the Group at Board level and maintaining key external stakeholder relationships. Leading and developing a high-performing finance team and instilling a culture of accountability, performance, and collaboration. Oversight of Group IT resources, ensuring alignment with business needs. The Person we are seeking a senior finance leader with:

Significant financial and commercial experience in complex, multi-site businesses. Strong strategic acumen with the ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders. Proven ability to deliver business performance improvements and lead through change. Professional qualifications (CA/CPA essential; Master’s degree desirable). Emotional maturity, integrity, and resilience in a fast-paced environment. The ability to coach, inspire, and build capability within teams. Previous PNG or developing world experience is highly regarded.

Why Apply?This is one of the most senior and visible CFO roles in the Pacific market, offering genuine influence at Board level, exposure to high-value commercial opportunities, and the chance to contribute to the strategic growth of a flagship business.