Overview
Head of Finance Jobs in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia at bdna
Title: Head of Finance
Company: bdna
Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
At bdna, we exist to improve society. We choose to only work with clients that have a direct impact on community wellbeing, safety and improvement – which means that we get to make a difference every day!
We are a growing Australian technology company delivering a cloud-based and on prem public safety platform and specialised consulting services to government and public safety agencies. Our products are used across the full operational lifecycle from crime scene to investigation and prosecution giving us a unique position at the intersection of SaaS, data, and mission-critical services.
We are entering our next phase of scale and are seeking a hands-on Head of Finance to own and evolve the finance function as the business grows. This is the most senior finance role in the business and reports directly to the CEO. You will take full ownership of finance operations while also shaping the financial strategy required to support a growing SaaS and professional services model.
What’ll you do
Financial Operations
- Own end‑to‑end finance operations, including month‑end and year‑end close
- Oversee AP, AR and payroll via the Financial Controller
- Maintain tight spend controls, approval limits and financial governance
- Ensure compliance with Australian accounting standards, tax obligations and internal controls across all entities
- Act as the primary operational contact for external accountants, auditors and tax advisors
- Lead audit readiness, financial risk management and internal control disciplines
Planning, Forecasting & Reporting
- Deliver clear monthly management reporting with strong variance analysis and insights
- Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts and cashflow management
- Monitor performance against budget, identifying risks and opportunities early and escalating material issues to the Executive
- Ensure financial data, reporting discipline and narrative are accurate, reliable and trusted
- Build and maintain financial models to support growth, pricing and investment decisions
SaaS & Project Accounting
- Oversee revenue recognition across SaaS licensing, support and consulting services
- Manage capitalisation of development costs in line with accounting standards
- Track product margins, utilisation, costs and project profitability
- Track sales pipeline performance against financial forecasts
Commercial & Strategic Support
- Hold executives accountable for budgets, COGS, overheads and financial KPIs
- Partner with the executive team on pricing, deal structuring, new product initiatives and commercial contract terms
- Prepare board‑ready financial insights and reporting packs to support strategic decision‑making
What you’ve got
- You are a qualified CA or CPA with strong technical grounding and a pragmatic, hands-on approach. You enjoy operating at both the detail level and the strategic level and are motivated by building finance functions in growing businesses.
- 8+ years’ experience in senior finance roles, ideally within technology, SaaS, or professional services environments
- Proven operator, enforced budgets, and held people accountable
- Confidence working directly with senior leadership and influencing commercial decisions
- A willingness to roll up your sleeves and own the day-to-day finance function
- Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Why join us
- Be the most senior finance leader in a scaling technology business
- Shape the financial strategy of a company delivering mission-critical solutions to government and public safety
- Work directly with founders and executives on growth, product investment, and commercial strategy
Qualifications/Certifications
- Formally recognised and current CA or CPA
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business
Work Eligibility
- Must be Australian citizen (Required)
- Must pass an annual Police check
- Ability to obtain and maintain security clearances e.g. NV1 security clearance will be an advantage but not mandatory
