Chief Financial and Operating Officer
Essence Project Management
Caitriona Circosta is CFO, COO, and Company Secretary at Essence Project Management. She oversees finance, governance, and operations across the business, supporting national teams in IT, marketing, HR, legal, and safety. Her work drives performance and strengthens Essence’s reputation for trusted partnerships and sustainable project delivery.
With more than two decades of experience, Caitriona has led finance and operations in industries spanning construction, recycling, media, and communications. Before joining Essence, she held leadership roles at MET Recycling, Ogilvy PR, and NOVA Entertainment. She is recognised for building high-performing teams and driving strategic growth through clarity, accountability, and collaboration.
A Chartered Accountant and GAICD, Caitriona is passionate about redefining the role of finance in business. She believes finance leaders should create value beyond reporting by shaping strategy and empowering people to deliver measurable results.
Caitriona Circosta is CFO, COO, and Company Secretary at Essence Project Management. A Chartered Accountant and GAICD, she leads finance and operations with a focus on strategy, governance, and business growth.
Education
➕ Company Directors Course - Australian Institute of Company Directors
➕ Advanced Postgraduate Leadership Diploma - Women and Leadership Australia
➕ Chartered Accounting Qualification - Institute of Chartered Accountants
➕ Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting and Marketing) - Macquarie University
➕ Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) - Macquarie University
Certifications
➕ Chartered Accountant - Institute of Chartered Accountants
➕ Graduate - Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)
