Chief Financial Officer

Looking to Take Flight in a Strategic CFO Role with Regional Reach? Join a leading aviation services provider in Papua New Guinea and step into a hands-on executive role overseeing financial strategy, cross-border operations, and system-wide transformation. With operations poised for significant growth across the Pacific, this business is seeking a commercially astute CFO who can modernise processes, lead with clarity, and support strategic expansion. This is a full-time, PNG-based position offering an expat-style package and the opportunity to lead finance for a dynamic organisation committed to regional excellence and sustainable impact. Here’s What You’ll Be Doing: Leading the overhaul of finance systems, controls, and reporting structures to enable real-time decision-making Integrating operational and financial platforms including Xero for seamless reporting Managing aviation-specific cost models including maintenance, fleet strategy, and contractor allocations Steering cross-border financial frameworks including tax, FX, and customs compliance across PNG and the Pacific Providing commercial oversight on tenders, contracts, and high-value bids with risk-adjusted modelling Preparing board-level reporting, forecasting, and long-term capital strategies Building local leadership capacity within the finance team while embedding accountability and financial discipline What You’ll Bring to the Role: Aviation sector experience, ideally in helicopters, charter services, or maintenance-heavy environments Strong background in regional finance across PNG, Australia, and the Pacific Proven experience scaling a business from $30M to $100M in revenue Systems integration capability, particularly across operations, finance, and supply chain (Aerotrac/Xero) Ability to lead with cultural intelligence and coach diverse teams with empathy and structure Demonstrated success in nationalising senior finance roles and building internal succession pipelines Deep understanding of cost structures in FIFO logistics, infrastructure, or remote service delivery What’s in It for You: Executive leadership role in a high-impact aviation company Opportunity to influence strategic direction and scalability across the Pacific Competitive expat-style remuneration package A rare opportunity to combine strategic finance with operations in a meaningful regional setting Full-time role based in PNG with long-term runway and scope for influence This opportunity is proudly brought to you by Whitefox Recruitment, the Gold Coast’s most awarded recruitment agency and winners of the 2024 Global Recruitment Firm of the Year. We partner with employers who lead from the front, this business is no exception. Forward-thinking, values-led, and operationally sound, they’re ready to soar. Are you? To express your interest, contact Jayden Leijen or Luke Hemmings at Whitefox Recruitment on 07 5619 7075, quoting reference: LH:JDL:3261863. Bring your leadership, commercial edge, and vision to a role where you’ll be at the forefront of growth, transformation, and cross-border strategy. Your journey to CFO-level impact starts here.

Location: Australia, AU

Posted Date: 6/14/2025