Head of Finance – Global Manufacturing

3 weeks ago

Council of the City of Sydney, Australia ClearCompany Full time

Overview

- Drive transformation, modernise systems, and lead commercial performance
- Shape the finance function for a global company entering its next growth phase
- Strategic leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director

A newly created opportunity for an accomplished Head of Finance to lead transformation within a globally recognised organisation renowned for its engineering excellence and operational scale. This succession-focused role will partner with the Managing Director and senior leadership team to strengthen financial governance, optimise systems, and embed performance discipline across the business.

The Opportunity

- Lead strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to drive growth and operational efficiency.
- Oversee statutory reporting, compliance, audit, and risk management across multiple entities.
- Modernise financial systems and reporting capability (ERP, Power BI, analytics) to deliver actionable insight.
- Partner with operations, manufacturing, and supply chain to improve cost management and commercial outcomes.
- Lead, coach, and develop a capable finance team, building future-ready capability and accountability.

About You

You are a CA/CPA-qualified finance leader with a proven track record in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments. You bring a blend of technical excellence, commercial acumen, and systems fluency. Hands-on and data-driven, you thrive in dynamic, complex environments where you can shape structure, influence outcomes, and lead meaningful change.

- Progressive career from accountant through to senior finance leadership.
- Experience leading finance transformation or systems modernisation initiatives.
- Proven success partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders.
- Skilled in leveraging data and technology to drive insight and performance.
- Sydney-based, confident operating in a collaborative, on-site leadership environment.

What’s on Offer

- A high-impact role reporting to the Managing Director, with visibility across ANZ.
- The mandate to transform, modernise, and shape the finance operating model.
- A chance to influence strategic direction within a global organisation committed to innovation and growth.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV via the link. For a confidential discussion, contact Leeann Soden at leeann.soden@hudson.com with reference # 246932

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson

Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.

Casual Loading

Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.

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