Head of Finance

**Work options**: Hybrid
- Growing ASX retailer with genuine career progression opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements / work from home 2 days a week
- Free onsite parking

**Head of Finance**

**ABOUT US**

Family. It means everything to us. From our very first baby steps as a small Balwyn store in 1979, we've grown to become Australia's largest and best-loved baby retailer.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

We're looking for a **Head of Finance** to join Baby Bunting and help shape our financial future. The Head of Finance is a senior leader at Baby Bunting, an ASX-listed retailer operating in Australia and New Zealand.

As Head of Finance, you’ll oversee financial accounting, banking, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable while playing a key role in commercial finance, performance management, and sustainability reporting. If you’re passionate about finance, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are ready to lead, we’d love to hear from you.

**Like what you hear so far? Here’s what’s ahead of you**:
Reporting to the **Chief Financial Officer (CFO)**, you’ll work closely with key internal stakeholders, including the CEO, Legal, ELT, Finance Manager, AP Manager, Payroll Manager, and Head of FP&A.

**You’ll be responsible for**:
**Financial Reporting & Compliance** - Leading all financial accounting functions, ensuring compliance with ASX regulations, and maintaining accurate financial reporting.

**Audit & Risk Management** - Overseeing external audit processes, managing financial risks, and leading risk management frameworks.

**Treasury, FX & Cash Management** - Managing daily banking, cash control processes, supplier trading terms, and foreign exchange risk.

**Sustainability Accounting** - Implementing new sustainability accounting standards to enhance transparency and accountability.

**Taxation & Compliance** - Managing tax obligations across Australia and New Zealand while optimizing taxation strategies.

**Leadership & Commercial Support** - Leading and mentoring the finance team while driving strategic financial insights that support business growth.

**Payroll Management** - Ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing.

**If you’ve gotten this far, then you’re up for the challenge. I’m not going to give you the usual laundry list of requirements, but this stuff is essential**:

- Proven experience (15+ years) in senior finance roles, preferably in retail or large-format operations.
- CA/CPA Qualified
- Retail experience
- Strong financial acumen with a deep understanding of financial accounting standards, planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Experience leading finance teams and collaborating with executive stakeholders.
- Exceptional analytical skills with a strategic mindset and commercial awareness.
- Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
- Strong business acumen with a passion for driving performance and growth.

**It would be nice (but not essential) if you also have**:

- Experience in ASX-listed companies.

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU**
- A chance to shape the financial future of Baby Bunting as we continue our growth across Australia and New Zealand.
- Training pathways to support your personal and professional development.
- Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.
- Competitive salary and incentives.
- Employee and family discounts.
- A dynamic, friendly team environment where you’ll be challenged and supported to achieve personal and business goals.
- Tools of the trade: Excel, Power BI, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams.

**Please note**:

- Every employer in Australia has the obligation to ensure that employees have the relevant working rights. All successful applicants will need to undergo a Right to Work check.
- Due to the intimate and personal nature of our work, successful applicants will also need to undergo a National Police Criminal History check.