Senior Financial Leader

Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned financial leader to spearhead our finance function and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven financial expert to partner with the executive leadership team in driving commercial outcomes and strengthening financial integrity.

As the organisation continues its growth trajectory, you will oversee all aspects of financial management, governance, and compliance - bringing rigour, insight, and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, board, and executive leadership team, partnering closely to deliver business strategy and commercial outcomes.
• Drive financial discipline into all aspects of the organisation focusing on accountability, risk mitigation, and financial performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Establish good corporate governance arrangements and processes in alignment with governing bodies safeguarding the organisation's assets and reputation.
• Ensure existing and future financial systems are robust and capable of supporting the organisation for the longer term.
• Responsible for all financial aspects such as budget planning, controlling, reporting, and performance measurement, capital expenditure, tax, treasury, and statutory obligations.
• Build a strong, collaborative, multi-skilled, and agile finance function that is passionate about delivering exceptional customer service to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets partnering with executive leadership team.
• Monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and annual reporting ensuring organisational accounting policies and related processes are in alignment with listing compliance.
• Preparation of board papers and statutory reporting.
• Providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends, and forecasts, and manage the capital request and budgeting processes.
• Provide commercial insights, financial modelling, and market analysis to inform business initiatives and opportunities.
• Oversight of statutory lodgements (payroll tax, BAS, IAS, FBT, and company income tax returns) and compliance.
• Provide advice on the financial implications of organisational activities to the CEO based on industry and market research.
• Manage periodic creditor/supplier payment runs to ensure timely payment of creditors/suppliers.
• Assist the company secretary as required.

Requirements:

• Degree qualified in accounting or finance, with CA or CPA membership.
• Pre-employment security and health screening.
• Minimum of 10 plus years' experience in responsible financial leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, and compliance frameworks; listing experience highly regarded.
• Proven ability of financial leadership ideally within a multi-site manufacturing business.
• Highly analytical with a track record of driving transformation and improving financial performance.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to mentor and inspire high-performing teams.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Professional growth and career progression opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangement.
• Employment benefits including birthday leave, wellness leave, novated leasing, exclusive discounts/perks, and more.
• An EAP offering a modern approach to supporting your well-being.

About You:

Our ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership acumen, and strategic thinking. If you believe your skills and experience meet the above criteria, and you're ready to take the next step in your career in a supportive and innovative environment, we encourage you to apply today.