Finance Manager

About Collins Foods Limited

Collins Foods is an ASX listed company proudly employing over 21,000 employees globally. With a vision to be the World's Top Restaurant Operator, we operate over 350 KFC restaurants in Australia, The Netherlands and Germany, and 27 Taco Bell restaurants in Queensland, Victoria & Western Australia.

Why work for Collins Foods?

Our mission at Collins is
Restaurants Done Better
. We have an obsession for raising the bar on what people think a restaurant experience should be. More Human. More Sustainable. More Digital. More Fun. In addition to working with iconic international brands, there are many advantages to joining the Collins Family. As part of your valuable contribution, you will be rewarded with:

• Competitive remuneration + short-term incentive bonus program

• Access up to 13 paid "Recharge Days" per year. That's a 4-day working week every 4 weeks

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements, including WFH options 1-2 days per week.

• Access to a formal mentorship program

• Autonomy and independence to create your own success

• Commitment to 25% energy reduction by 2026

The Role

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this role is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of periodic consolidated management accounts, while maintaining compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership

• Lead and manage team members, providing guidance, development and support.

• Promote collaboration and effective communication within the finance team, between Australian and European operations and across all departments.

• Managing multiple priorities and deliverables effectively.

Accounting, Consolidation and reporting

• Lead the periodic financial close procedures (including journals and balance sheet reconciliations) to ensure timely accurate and complete financial reporting.

• Conduct ad-hoc analysis and support with financial queries from across the business.

• Prepare timely and accurate group financial management reports for the Executive team (including P&L, balance sheet, working capital, cash flow forecasting and returns).

• Prepare analysis and commentary to support periodic financial management reporting.

• Lead ad-hoc projects/system implementation to drive continuous process and control improvement.

Compliance, Governance and Risk Management

• Develop and maintain group accounting policies and procedures that adhere to accounting standards and principles.

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, accounting standards, group accounting policies and internal controls.

• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard the organisation's assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Support the delivery of consistent internal controls, processes and reporting across the group.

Technical Accounting and Audit

• Coordinate with external/internal auditors to facilitate audits and ensure timely completion.

• Maintain documentation and records to support audit requirements and ensure transparency.

• Address internal and external audit findings and implement corrective actions to improve financial processes.

• Support preparation and consolidation of financial statements for the group, ensuring compliance with IFRS and other relevant accounting standards.

• Support with preparation of ad-hoc accounting technical papers.

About You

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in a similar senior management accounting role.

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams effectively.

• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and critical reasoning skills, with a strong capacity for independent judgment.

• In-depth knowledge of technical accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and a strong commitment to control adherence.

• Consistently seeks opportunities for process improvement and innovation within the finance function.

• Experience working in multi-site and multi-country environments is advantageous.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Extensive experience with ERP systems, with JD Edwards experience considered an advantage.

If you are looking for more information or would like a full copy of the position description, please contact the
Talent Acquisition Team
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Please note, the successful applicant/s will be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests which may include a National Police Check and qualifications checks.

CFL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as such, all applicants will receive equal consideration for employment for which they qualify, including the option of flexible working arrangements where applicable.