Finance Director ANZ

19 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia ROBERT WALTERS AUSTRALIA Full time

You'll be the trusted partner to a high-performing CEO, play a central role in acquisitive growth, and join a leadership team where culture is not just words - it's a true differentiator. Certified as a Great Place to Work, this organisation combines high performance with genuine balance, where people are engaged, connected, and outcome-focused

As Finance Director for Australia & New Zealand, you will lead the regional finance function and play a central role in shaping strategy, driving transformation, and enabling sustainable growth. You will work closely with the Country Leadership Team and have clear succession potential to the APAC CFO role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead financial planning, reporting, governance, and compliance across ANZ
  • Partner with senior leaders to evaluate opportunities, shape strategy, and prioritise investments
  • Drive finance transformation, working capital optimisation, and continuous improvement
  • Build, inspire, and develop a high-performing finance team with strong succession pathways
  • Ensure robust systems, governance, and compliance with both global standards and local regulations

About You

  • 15+ years' experience including senior finance leadership at Finance Director level or equivalent
  • A proven track record of partnering with CEOs and executive teams to deliver growth and transformation
  • Broad technical expertise across all aspects of finance, and flair for commercial finance business partnering
  • An inclusive and inspiring leadership style, with exceptional influencing and communication skills
  • Industry experience in Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, or FMCG will be highly regarded

You will work side by side with a globally experienced CEO who is driving growth in the Australian business, while playing a pivotal role in shaping strategy and supporting acquisitive expansion. With clear visibility as the successor to the APAC CFO, the role offers genuine long-term progression. Just as importantly, you'll be part of a leadership team that is collaborative, people-first, and outcome-driven, where employee well-being is valued as highly as performance. This combination of impact, culture, and balance makes the opportunity truly unique.

This is a career-defining move for a finance leader motivated by impact, leadership, and culture.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Michael Nolan on for a confidential discussion.

About the job

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Finance Director

Salary: AUD300,000 - AUD350,000 per annum + STIP + LTIP

Workplace Type: Remote

Experience Level: Director

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Finance Director

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Salary: AUD300,000 - AUD350,000 per annum + STIP + LTIP

Workplace Type: Remote

Experience Level: Director

Location: Macquarie Park

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: D1GZJU-1803C904

Date posted: 27 August 2025

Consultant: Michael Nolan

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