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July 23, 2025
Ryan
Rubinstein
he/him/his
Chief Financial Officer
New South Wales
Brand statement
Career Journey
Career Story
My strong leadership and stakeholder management skills have contributed to a career of progression and success. I have held CFO level roles in South Africa and Australia in the financial services sector. My diverse corporate experience includes start-up organisations, private equity ownership, ASX listing and M&A.
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Experience
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[ { "role": "Group Chief Financial Officer ", "company": "Cover-More Group (a member of the Zurich Group)", "endYear": "2023", "endMonth": "6", "location": "Sydney ", "startYear": "2019", "startMonth": "11", "currentRole": false, "description": "Lead a group wide expense restructuring program during COVID that resulted in a c.30% reduction in run rate expenses, strategically repositioned the group for a rebound in travel and secured substantial funding from the Group shareholder " }, { "role": "Group Financial Controller", "company": "Cover-More Group (a member of the Zurich Group)", "endYear": "2019", "endMonth": "10", "location": "Sydney ", "startYear": "2012", "startMonth": "10", "currentRole": false, "description": "Played a key role in the ASX listing in 2013 and a number of local and international acquisitions " }, { "role": "Chief Financial Officer ", "company": "Exiliti Services (Joint venture between Hollard Insurance and Exigen Capital)", "endYear": "2012", "endMonth": " 7", "location": "Johannesburg ", "startYear": "2009", "startMonth": "9", "currentRole": false, "description": "Responsible for setting up company structures and finalisation of various legal contracts around company formation\n\nAs the company was a start up I recruited all finance resources and set relevant governance and reporting processes" }, { "role": "Chief Financial Officer Africa ", "company": "Swiss Reinsurance (Life and P&C)", "endYear": "2008", "endMonth": "11", "location": "Johannesburg ", "startYear": "2005", "startMonth": "10", "currentRole": false, "description": "Integrated the finance departments of the Swiss Re African subsidiaries to create an effective shared service department " } ]
Career & Personal Growth
My career goal is...
I am exploring new opportunities after leaving my previous role as Cover-More Group CFO. I am looking for a permanent or fractional role aligned with my skills and experience.
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Contact Information
Phone
0406306337
Email
rubinstein100@gmail.com
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Work Preference
Prefered Working Location
Sydney
Work Preference
WIP
Expertise & Skills
Primary Expertise
C-Suite
Secondary Expertise
Finance
Seniority Level
15 - 20 years
Key Skill
Adaptability,Attention to detail,Boards,Budget Planning,C-Suite,Collaboration,Communication,Critical thinking,Decision making,Delegating,Dependability,Emotional Intelligence,Employee development,Finance,Financial management,Integrity,Problem solving,Resilience,Strategy
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