CFO - International Food Manufacturing Group

1 week ago


Melbourne, Australia Appreciating Talent Full time
  • 24/6/24
  • 3797315

CFO - International Food Manufacturing Group

Senior & Executive

  • Melbourne
  • Permanent / Full Time

Job Description

Are you a senior finance professional with a knack for transforming financial operations and leveraging data for impactful business insights? Join this growing business and deliver real bottom-line value.

Our client just acquired this business and is now looking to double manufacturing/processing capacity and expand the brand into new domestic and international markets. This will be achieved through both organic growth strategies and targeted acquisitions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a high-calibre commercial finance executive to business partner with the CEO and the Executive Team to make a lasting impact on finance and operations. You will drive financial strategies, optimise growth, and lead digital and automation technology investments for operational efficiency.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Overseeing the accurate and timely production of divisional budgets, forecasts, financial planning, management and financial reporting
  • Drive improvements across, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Stock and Inventory management.
  • Implement appropriate financial systems and process solutions that provide financial rigour and efficiencies.
  • Work closely with the MD and senior leadership team to develop and implement strategies to maintain sustainable revenue and profit growth.
  • Provision of strong cash flow management
  • Lead and develop a high-performing finance team that delivers effective and efficient outcomes.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following experience and qualities:

  • Proven experience at CFO, Commercial Director or FD level; preferably within the FMCG, Manufacturing or Supply Chain sectors.
  • Able to provide strong, influential, and collaborative leadership to make and implement strategic decisions.
  • Experience of implementing ERP/Financial System solutions.
  • Experience in driving change and improving financial reporting and controls to support business growth
  • Demonstrable experience in achieving profit improvement
  • Operationally focused, hands-on team player

If this sounds like a good fit and the right next opportunity for you then please click the "Apply for this job" link below and include an updated CV quoting reference 3797315

About us: Appreciating Talent is a specialist recruitment firm, created and owned by a small group of Australia's most successful and longest-serving recruitment professionals. Knowledge is our trade and we differentiate ourselves through specialised expertise and service. www.AppreciatingTalent.com.au

David Trapnell is a Founder and Director of Appreciating Talent with extensive experience of recruiting for senior finance roles. Contact him at david@AppreciatingTalent.com.au


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