Head of Financial Control

About Us

Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 15,000 people have selected to work for us in more than 40 countries.  

Vinidex is a member of the Aliaxis group, a global leader in manufacture and distribution of fluid handling solutions. The Group is active through more than 100 manufacturing and commercial companies, operating in over 45 countries with more than 16000 employees. Aliaxis is privately owned and has global headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

About the Role

A great opportunity to lead and manage internal and external financial accounting and tax reporting obligations for the Vinidex group of companies in accordance with Accounting Standards and the Aliaxis Accounting Manual. This role reports to the Vinidex CFO and is responsible for Financial Accounting, Planning and Reporting, Accounts Receivable (collections / claims) and Accounts Payable there is a strong link to successful operation of the wider business.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and maintain accounting procedures, practices and controls in accordance with local statutory requirements and Aliaxis accounting manual.

• Oversee and manage preparation of Aliaxis Group reporting, statutory and tax reporting – ensuring accurate and timely reporting through continuous improvement.

• Coordinate the strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting processes for Vinidex and APAC Region, engaging key stakeholders across finance and the business.

• Deliver the planning & performance process for gathering, consolidating, budgeting and forecasting the profit & loss, balance sheet and cash flows statements, including reporting against the primary business KPIs.

• Liaise with external tax advisors and oversee preparation of external tax reporting obligations.

• Review treasury reporting and opportunities to improve working capital and cashflow management, working closely with the business.

• Lead improvement projects to drive maturity of finance processes an integrity of reporting.

• Review risk management and internal controls framework and implement improvements to mitigate identified gaps.

• Implement reconciliation and balance sheet review tools that are automated and provide exception reporting.

• Lead business support functions for Accounts Receivable (collections / claims) and Accounts Payable and oversee delivery against Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) and business KPI’s.

• Drive a collaborative team environment, working closely with peers, team members and business leaders, ensuring a whole of business perspective is adopted.

About You

• Professional qualification (CPA/CA)

• Strong knowledge of Accounting Standards and local Statutory and Tax requirements

• Strong commercial and financial acumen

• Understanding of Contracts, Superannuation, Insurance and company secretarial principles

• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience liaising with multiple levels within an organisation and inclusive of ability to manage reporting relationships in a matrix organisation

• Demonstrated capability to drive and implement transformational change within area of responsibility

• Experience with driving process improvement, automating processes and standardisation

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy/integrity of reporting

• Demonstrates commitment to a performance culture

• Experience using and developing FP&A tools (e.g. SAP BPC, Jedox, Anaplan, TM1 or equivalent)

• SAP experience preferred

Benefits

• Hybrid flexible working arrangements

• Generous paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and family members

• Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards

• Global organisation with career development opportunities

We are committed to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusivity. We welcome applicants of all genders and backgrounds to join our team.