Chief Financial Officer

Company

This manufacturer has a strong market position with c.20% market share and revenue of c.$400m, growing to $500m. With manufacturing sites in Australia the role will have an Australasian focus. The business also has a strong focus on sustainability.

There is a strong customer focus. They are passionate about delivering excellence for their customers. The business is currently being positioned for growth, their strategy is to be market leader. The business can be described as hierarchy free, innovative and having an entrepreneurial feel.

Position

The Chief Financial Officer will lead the Finance function and be accountable for ensuring and developing a strong team across the business in ANZ. This is a key role in driving the company to meet its short-term and long-term strategic objectives. The Chief Financial Officer is a member of the FLA Senior Leadership Team.

The position will work closely with the Directors and the SLT in the efficient and profitable management of the business, with focus particularly on profitable growth, strong cost and working capital management. The CFO is able to work at the ‘big picture’ level, but also comfortable in the detail when required.

The role will also serve as Company Secretary of the group’s Australian legal entities and will be responsible for overseeing legal and insurance affairs, supported by in-house counsel.

Profile

Ideally CA/CPA qualified. Commercially, strategically and technically excellent. The role will be responsible for providing commercial and strategic insights to the leadership team and the wider business.

A strong digital mindset and focus is required in order to enhance and develop the use of analytics to drive appropriate decision making. Strong analytical and modelling skills will allow you, and your finance team, to ‘make sense of the numbers’.

Manufacturing and supply chain experience is highly desirable.

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to have a significant impact in both the short and long term for this manufacturing organisation. You will find yourself at the heart of leadership teams across the organisation, have significant input into decision making and transformational change as they position themselves for growth.

For someone who enjoys partnering, or who is looking for the opportunity to work for a strong customer focused business this is an excellent opportunity.

Apply

Please contact Stephen Moir or Andrew Pownall on 02 9262 4836 for an informal discussion.