Senior Finance Manager

Job description:

Position Summary

The role of Senior Finance Manager is a pivotal position within an organization, responsible for overseeing and directing the financial operations to support strategic goals and ensure fiscal health. This role involves leading the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) process, managing month ends, budgets and forecasts, and providing critical insights to guide decision-making at the executive level. The Senior Finance Manager is tasked with preparing and presenting financial statements, reports, and dashboards that comply with accounting standards and regulations. They also play a key role in risk management, implementing internal controls, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures. Additionally, this position involves mentoring and developing staff to build a strong finance team, as well as managing relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation to align financial strategies with overall business objectives.

AUD Salary Package MRP $127,000 + Super + up to 15% Bounus.

Main Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and develop a finance team of 2 Senior (qualified) Accountants, ensuring they are aligned with the strategic goals of the Pacific MRO businesses within the APAC region.
• Drive strategic planning initiatives that support the financial and operational growth of the Pacific MRO businesses, contributing to the overall success of the MRO, Avionics and Components businesses.

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with MRO VP Ops to optimize profitability of the operations.
• Responsible for the management, preparation of the APAC MRO budgets, forecasts and monthly reporting, annual financial statements and working with the Business leaders for MRO based in the Pacific and Singapore
• Monitor and manage working capital for the operations, implementing strategies to optimize cash flow and ensure financial stability.
• Identify opportunities for working capital improvements and drive initiatives to achieve targeted outcomes.
• Establish and monitor KPIs relevant to the operations, financial and operational performance, ensuring alignment with broader business goals.
• Lead the implementation of corrective actions when performance metrics fall short of targets.
• Oversee the ongoing management of SOX controls within the financial operations, ensuring full compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Ensure continuous improvement of internal control processes, identifying and mitigating risks that could impact financial reporting and operational effectiveness.

FP&A

• Lead the FP&A for the Pacific MRO team, including preparation of monthly management reports, and analysis of revenue, earnings, and cash performance, supporting with ~US$60m revenue.
• Oversee all operational and financial reporting, working closely with the business to identify needs and develop automated dashboards using tools such as Power BI.
• Drive operational efficiency and best practices within the finance organization by participating in system enhancement initiatives that streamline workflows related to the FP&A function.

Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in finance, with focus on FP&A, business partnering, and strategic analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a finance team and manage financial operations within complex, multi-national environments.
• Knowledge of MRO operations with strong understanding of the aviation industry.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and the use of analytic tools like Power BI or SAC.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
• Tertiary degree in accounting, finance or related field with 10 years' experience.
• Qualified CA or CPA.
• Experience with US GAAP and IFRS, as well as SOX controls environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The employee must be able to work in both a heavy maintenance environment and in upscale customer areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with occasional high volume when aircrafts arrive/depart. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. Occasional fuel fumes may permeate the workplace. Employee must be willing and able to work in all types of weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The Hangar environment may be extreme hot and cold during certain seasons of the year.

Employment Eligibility/Requirements:

As part of any selection process applicants will be required to undertake and satisfy to the company's discretion, some or all of the following assessments/checks:

• Work entitlements with a right to work in the country relevant to the security and position needs.
• Pre-employment medical assessment, which will include a functional capacity and a drug and alcohol test.
• National Police/Criminal History Check.
• Practical Assessment.
• Numeracy and Literacy Assessment.
• Computer Skills Assessment.
• Qualification/License Verification.
• Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification.
• Right to Work in Australia Check.
• Directorship Check.

How to Apply? Your application must consist of the following:

• Acknowledgement that you have a current legal right to work in Australia;
• A cover letter (1-2 pages max) outlining your qualifications, skills and experience relative to the role;
• A copy of your updated resume.