Optizon Pty Ltd.

About Optizon Optizon is a thriving e-commerce company behind multiple successful brands sold on Amazon.com. Through our consultancy services, we also assist other e-commerce companies to successfully build their brands on the platform by leveraging our experience and expertise. Our vision of delivering a 6-star experience to our customers through best-of-breed systems, data, and AI-powered innovation propels us forward and is at the heart of how we conduct our business. We are headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, but have a remote and dynamic team spread across various regions worldwide. About the Role We are seeking an experienced and empathetic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our finance function, complemented by exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, enabling them to partner effectively with HR. This role is critical in unifying our finance team, reducing reliance on individual contributors, and strengthening our organizational backbone. The CFO will bring a balance of strong financial expertise and people leadership, with the ability to foster collaboration, support HR initiatives, and drive sustainable growth. Job Location This is a remote role that we are opening to candidates from Pakistan, India or the Philippines. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership Lead all aspects of financial strategy, planning, budgeting, and reporting. Oversee accounting, compliance, cash flow management, and risk mitigation. Deliver timely and accurate financial insights to the leadership team. Identify opportunities to optimize resources and improve financial performance. Ensure timely and accurate financial insights for executive decision-making. Lead financing activities, including debt and equity fundraising, to support growth. Provide guidance on acquisitions, divestments, and other strategic financial transactions. Oversee tax planning, compliance, and reporting in collaboration with external partners. Team Development & Leadership Unify and mentor the finance team, building a collaborative and resilient culture. Reduce over-reliance on individual contributors by implementing scalable processes and structures. Promote professional development and accountability within the team. Business Administration & HR Collaboration Partner with HR to ensure alignment on payroll, workforce planning, and budgeting. Support HR-led initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture. Apply empathetic leadership to strengthen culture and cross-functional alignment. Strategic Leadership Work closely with the leadership team to align financial planning with business strategy. Provide strategic input on operational and administrative priorities. Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, balancing financial discipline with empathy and people-centric decision-making. Qualifications & Requirements 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (CFO, Finance Director, or equivalent), ideally within a fast-growing, complex, or multinational organization. Proven expertise in financial strategy, planning, budgeting, compliance, and risk management. Demonstrated success in leading, mentoring, and unifying high-performing finance teams. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence, build trust, and foster collaboration across all levels of the business. Empathetic leadership style, with strong people skills to partner effectively with HR and support people-focused initiatives. Hands-on experience with payroll, workforce planning, and integrating financial oversight into HR processes. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with sound business judgment. Professional finance qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, or MBA are highly desirable. Background in Amazon, e-commerce, or high-growth digital businesses, with an understanding of marketplace dynamics and scaling challenges. Ability to balance strategic vision with practical execution, building scalable systems and processes. Resilience, adaptability, and a proactive approach to navigating change and growth. Preferred Experience (Nice-to-Haves) Proven track record in capital-raising activities (debt and equity financing) and managing investor relations. Experience with mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and post-transaction integration. Working knowledge of the USA and Australia tax landscapes, including compliance and reporting. Experience in tax planning and optimization strategies, ideally in collaboration with trusted external partners (bookkeepers, accountants, and advisors). Additional HR-related certifications (e.g., SHRM, CIPD, PHR/SPHR) are a plus. Offer: Monthly base offer of US$3,000-4,500 based on level of experience Interested to apply? Route your application through https://zurl.to/7d73?source=CareerSite We will only be processing applications submitted through the link provided.