VP of Finance

Freelancer.com, a thirteen-time Webby award-winning global technology company, operates the world’s largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace, connecting over 85 million users who have posted more than 25 million projects. Our clients range from individual consumers to organisations like NASA, spanning diverse sectors including website development, marketing, astrophysics, aerospace engineering, and manufacturing.

Our portfolio also includes Escrow.com, the leading global online escrow company, securing over US$8 billion in transactions, facilitating everything from jet components to oil drilling equipment. Additionally, our freight marketplace, Loadshift, manages freight distances exceeding the distance from Earth to the Moon daily, totalling over 800 million kilometres posted since inception.

Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: FLN), Freelancer.com is seeking an ambitious, proactive, and detail-oriented VP of Finance. This role presents an exceptional opportunity for a finance professional looking for meaningful career growth in a dynamic, fast-paced global environment. For a high-performing candidate, it offers a clear and accelerated pathway toward future CFO-level responsibility within the Group.

Role Overview: Working directly alongside the CFO and executive leadership, you will play a pivotal role in financial strategy, investor relations, and operational finance management. You will thrive in an entrepreneurial setting, driving strategic initiatives, influencing business decisions, and supporting critical compliance functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, analyse, and present comprehensive financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Conduct strategic analysis, financial modelling, and planning to support business growth.
• Undertake competitor analysis, pricing strategies, and market research.
• Develop, manage, and enhance financial systems, processes, and automation.
• Lead business modelling, risk assessment, and evaluation of strategic initiatives.
• Drive cost-efficiency through pricing analysis and operational improvements.
• Coordinate and manage external audits across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee investor relations, including managing communications, investor meetings, and responses to analyst inquiries.
• Manage ASX and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Provide commercially focused insights on legal agreements and contracts.
• Support legal and compliance functions to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Lead finance-related special projects and initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline. (CA/CPA preferred)
• 10+ years’ experience, ideally starting your career in a Big 4 accounting or tier-one corporate advisory firm, transitioning to finance leadership within a mid-sized ASX-listed company.
• Proven experience with public market reporting and investor relations.
• Strong international transaction exposure is highly advantageous.
• Interest or experience in technology-driven businesses, online marketplaces, or fintech.
• Exceptional Excel skills, financial modelling capabilities, and analytical thinking.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to navigate, review, and interpret complex legal contracts.
• Highly organised with superior project management and deadline-driven execution skills.
• Energetic, proactive, and entrepreneurial attitude with meticulous attention to detail.
• Established professional network beneficial for strategic stakeholder engagement.

Location: Sydney, Australia

Why Freelancer? At Freelancer, our team drives global impact every day. We provide opportunities for millions worldwide, enabling them to earn a living, build businesses, and accomplish remarkable things. As a meritocratic company, we celebrate initiative, innovation, and outcomes. Join our team to help shape the future of work and leave a lasting impact on millions around the globe.

If you're seeking more than a traditional corporate career, this role is your pathway to making a genuine difference.