Chief Financial Officer

Join to apply for the Chief Financial Officer role at TESS Search Partners TESS Search Partners is partnering with Silentium Defence, an Adelaide-based Australian technology company recognised as a global leader in the design and deployment of passive surveillance systems. Silentium’s innovations deliver persistent situational awareness that protects defence, space and critical infrastructure assets in Australia and allied markets. The company is scaling globally with a culture built on innovation, performance and accountability. Base pay range A$250,000.00/yr - A$300,000.00/yr Responsibilities Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer will lead Finance, Commercial, People and ICT while sitting on the Executive Leadership Team. The role will set financial strategy and governance, drive commercial performance and embed scalable systems that enable international growth. You will balance strategic foresight with hands‑on delivery to strengthen discipline, transparency and data‑led decision making across the business. Qualifications The successful candidate will bring extensive senior finance leadership experience, ideally as Chief Financial Officer or General Manager Finance within growth‑stage, technology‑driven or export‑aligned environments. Proven achievement in building high‑performing teams, leading transformation, implementing ERP and reporting frameworks and managing cross‑border operations is essential. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA, CPA or equivalent preferred) along with strong commercial acumen, stakeholder influence and an ability to introduce structure without stifling innovation. This is an opportunity to shape the financial future of a values‑led Australian technology company expanding into global markets. If you are a pragmatic, collaborative and outcomes‑focused leader who builds capability in others, we invite you to contact Donna Ferris at TESS Search Partners on (08) 7093 9945 for a confidential discussion. Job details Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full-time Job function: Finance Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing Location: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: South Australia, AU

Posted Date: 11/19/2025