Head of Finance

Job Description

Position:
Head of Finance – ANZ

Position Reports to: Finance
Director – EMEA & ANZ

Department:
Finance

Location:
Melbourne, Australia

Work Type:
Hybrid (office/home)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated, hands-on
Head of Finance – ANZ
to join our dynamic team. This role is both
strategic and operational
—you will shape the financial direction of the business while also being deeply involved in day-to-day execution.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with a strong background in Commercial Finance and FP&A, who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to deliver results.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial Finance:

• Lead and develop the budgeting, forecasting, and business reporting framework, ensuring consistency and accuracy of data across the business.
• Drive business analytics, partnering with commercial and support functions to deliver actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
• Provide in-depth analysis and actionable insights on Price, Trade Spend, Volume, Mix, and Margin; deliver robust regional analysis and reporting to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to drive informed commercial decisions.
• Coordinate and monitor the FP&A team's reporting timeliness, ensuring a streamlined month-end reporting and analysis process.
• Develop and enhance reporting capabilities to empower business and support areas with meaningful information for decision-making.
• Support the commercial team in developing business models, including account and brand profitability, ROI analysis, and scenario planning.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of commercial and financial analysis to senior stakeholders.

Financial Controlling & Governance:

• Oversee month-end closing and reporting, maintaining ownership of the P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, variance analysis, and fixed assets.
• Evaluate financial and operational efficiencies across all PL cost centers.
• Ensure compliance with tax, payroll, BAS, and FBT returns, and liaise with external auditors as required.
• Supervise finance staff and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; professional qualifications (e.g., CPA, CFA, CIMA) highly desirable.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A/Commercial Finance, preferably in CPG/FMCG, healthcare, or related industries.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, MSD) and Excel; experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on approach:
  Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels, with a willingness to get involved in the details as needed.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong initiative and ownership.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and acting without always having a fully defined process.
• Agile, adaptable, and resilient in a dynamic environment.
• Strong sense of accountability and ability to work autonomously while respecting alignment processes.
• Balanced approach, combining creative problem-solving with operational discipline

About the Company

LifeStyles has a history dating back to 1905
when Eric Ansell first started making condoms in Richmond Australia.

Today LifeStyles is a Global leader in the sexual wellness sector, comprising a broad range of condoms, personal lubricants, and other related products and other products in over 60 countries.

The LifeStyles family of brands includes the #1 global non-latex condom brand, SKYN, Owning a large portfolio of trademarks, LifeStyles manufactures and commercialises its products, under its local heroes such as Mates, LifeStyles, Manix, Unimil, and Blowtex and Control. The brands values are centered around sex positivity, pleasure, confidence and inclusivity.

Outside of branded products, the Company also supports universities, NGOs, and other organizations as part of a broader effort to promote sexual health and prevent the spread of STDs and STIs. LifeStyles owns and operates manufacturing facilities in Thailand, India and Spain, and it employs over 1,600 teammates globally.

LifeStyles Healthcare was created on September 1, 2017
, when the consortium of Humanwell Healthcare & CITIC Capital private equity purchased the Sexual Wellness division from Ansell.

As of December 1, 2022, Lifestyles is owned by Linden Capital Partners
, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the healthcare industry.

This is an exciting time to join us. We combine century-long history with the opportunity of a new beginning as a stand-alone company - this means a new way of thinking, the opportunity to explore new horizons and the chance to make a mark in an exciting, fresh business.

LifeStyles Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are empowered professionals, and we are committed to creating a team of the world's
"best of the best."
Our business foundation is strong, among our values are Integrity and Respect, our people are highly engaged. We have a focus on safety and teamwork - and we want you to join us If you're looking for a daring opportunity to build brands in this booming & thrilling category, then let's talk.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Due to the high number of applications, we would like to inform you that only selected candidates will be contacted.