Chief Financial Officer

About Success Tutoring: Success Tutoring is one of the fastest‑growing education franchisors in the world, empowering K–12 students through personalised learning and a motivation‑driven tutoring model. With franchise locations expanding across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada and the USA, we are redefining the tutoring industry through innovation, scalability and our mission to motivate, inspire and uplift every student. Role Overview: We are looking for a strategic, commercially‑minded Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Consultant to advise and strengthen the financial operations of Success Tutoring on a contract basis. This role is ideal for a CFO with franchisor experience, ideally within the education sector, who understands the financial architecture required to scale a global franchise system. Experience with VC funding, capital raising and (preferably public company/IPO environments in Australia and/or the USA is highly desirable). You will work directly with the CEO and executive team to build robust financial systems, improve profitability and support international growth. This is a consultancy‑based role with flexible hours. Financial Strategy & Leadership Shape and refine financial strategy aligned with global expansion. Advise on capital structure, funding pathways and investment readiness. Build systems to be implemented by the accounts team. Franchise Finance & Unit Economics Build and optimise financial models for franchise performance, royalties, CAC/LTV, and forecasting. Establish financial KPIs, dashboards and controls for network‑wide performance. Analyse franchisee P&Ls and drive strategies to increase profitability. Executive Support Advise the CEO and leadership team on key financial decisions. Participate in weekly executive and strategy meetings. Support M&A activity, international structuring and high‑level commercial negotiations. Capital Raising & Investor Relations Prepare the business for strategic investment. Support investor presentations, due diligence and financial storytelling. Advise on valuation, equity structures and governance requirements. Systems, Compliance & Governance Design and implement robust financial systems for reporting, auditing and compliance. Ensure best‑practice governance aligned with Australian and US franchising regulations. Strengthen internal controls, documentation standards and audit readiness. Build scalable processes for multi‑entity, multi‑country finance operations. Type & Structure Consultant / Contractor role ~2–8 hours per week Remote work with flexibility Weekly CEO check‑ins, reporting meetings and strategy calls. Compensation $120–$250 per hour (depending on experience) Retainer structure aligned to monthly hours. Why Join Us? Help shape the financial engine of a global, fast‑scaling education brandli> Work directly with a dynamic founder & CEO and world‑class executive team. Influence major decisions across growth, franchising and international expansion. High‑impact role with flexibility, autonomy and long‑term strategic influence. Opportunity to contribute to future VC funding, acquisitions and potential IPO pathways. Requirements Proven experience as a CFO or senior financial leader, ideally in franchising. Background in education, consumer services, or multi‑site brands (preferred). Demonstrated expertise in VC funding, capital raising and valuation modelling. Experience with ASX or NASDAQ‑listed companies, IPO processes or public‑company financial governance (preferred, not essential). Strong understanding of international finance, tax considerations and multi‑entity structures. Highly analytical, detail‑oriented and commercially strategic. Exceptional communication skills and ability to work with fast‑moving, scaling organisations. #J-18808-Ljbffr