Head of Finance Growing Sme Geelong Based

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Sharp & Carter Full time

Key strategic & leadership position | Direct report to MD/Owner
- Newly created role with genuine influence in a growing business
- Geelong Location | Attractive Salary Package + Benefits

**The Role**
As Head of Finance, you will play an integral part in shaping the strategic direction and performance of the organisation whilst building and leading an end to end finance function.

Reporting directly to the MD, your role will be a broad one requiring you to be 'hands on' and in the detail, but also a strong commercial business partner to the leadership team. You will be principally responsible for leading the accounting function and for ensuring effective controls and accurate reporting to support commercial decision-making.

**Your key responsibilities include**:

- Monthly and annual financial reporting (including risks, opportunities and financial commentary) for the organisation
- Developing financial models to support business activities and initiatives
- Lead, mentor and build out the finance department
- Ongoing oversight and improvement of financial controls, systems and processes
- Ensuring compliance with statutory and tax obligations
- Provide high level advice and assistance to the MD and SLT on all financial issues

Influential and collegial in your style, you will manage and drive a high-performance culture for the finance function and ensure there is a holistic approach to accounting services. To this end, it is essential that you can engage and influence key stakeholders across all levels. You will have an ability to balance your detail-driven personality with the capacity to understand the bigger picture and your exceptional communication skills will compliment your talent for interpreting and articulating complex information.

Other requirements include:

- CA/CPA qualified
- Extensive experience as a hands-on CFO / FC / Head of Finance in a small to medium sized businesses
- You will be a proven leader with demonstrated success in driving high performing teams

This is an exciting opportunity for a high-performing and ambitious finance professional that thrives working in a growing fast-paced environment.

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