Chief Financial Officer

Kennedy Consolidated is an Australian principal investment and operating group focused on acquiring and building high-quality consumer businesses, combining more than five decades of Kennedy experience in consumer and retail with investment management and operating capability.

Kennedy Consolidated Asset Management (KCAM) leads the Group’s investment management, capital formation and institutional partnerships, supported by Kennedy Consolidated Platform Services (KCPS), which provides operating capability across finance, technology, people, property and logistics to the Group and its portfolio businesses.

Through Kennedy Consolidated Asset Management and Kennedy Consolidated Platform Services, the Group invests alongside institutional and private capital partners, taking a long-term, principal-led approach to businesses with established brands, strong cash generation and sustainable growth opportunities.

The Role

The CFO role of KCPS will oversee the operating and shared services platform supporting a growing portfolio of premium consumer and retail businesses across Australia and New Zealand, including House of Kennedy and LEGO Certified Stores.

We are building a long-term investment and operating group focused on acquiring, supporting and growing high-quality businesses. Our approach combines disciplined capital allocation, operational excellence, technology enablement and active ownership. As we continue to expand, we are seeking an exceptional Chief Financial Officer to join our executive leadership team and help shape the next phase of growth.

We are looking for a commercially-minded executive who can lead finance, technology, data, treasury, governance and investment activities while acting as a strategic partner to the CEO and broader leadership team. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable discussing acquisition opportunities, funding structures, ERP architecture, board reporting, business performance and long-term value creation.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Financial leadership, reporting and business performance
• Treasury, banking and capital management
• Tax, governance and risk management
• Technology, ERP and business systems oversight
• Data, analytics and business intelligence
• M&A, investment analysis and due diligence
• Shared services leadership across Australia and New Zealand

About You

We are interested in individuals who combine strong technical capability with commercial instinct and entrepreneurial thinking.

You will likely bring:

• CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Significant CFO, Finance Director or senior executive finance experience.
• Experience leading complex, multi-entity organisations.
• Strong treasury, banking and capital management experience.
• Demonstrated experience with acquisitions, investments or corporate transactions.
• Experience leading technology, ERP or business transformation initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capability.
• Ability to influence at board and executive level.
• Experience operating across Australia and New Zealand is highly regarded.
• Experience in retail, consumer, investment, family office, private equity-backed or multi-site businesses will be viewed favourably.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to help build a long-term investment and operating platform. You will work directly with the CEO, Operating Partners, influence key strategic decisions, lead both finance and technology functions, and play a central role in future acquisitions and value creation opportunities.

If you are a commercially-minded leader who enjoys building businesses, driving transformation and creating long-term value, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

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