Finance Manager

Finance Lead, 

PURPOSE

Tyson Foods is seeking an experienced Finance Lead / Manager to join our team in Coominya, Queensland. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in stabilizing the finance team, providing essential business partnering with the FSQA (Food Safety and Quality Assurance) Department, and leading accounting functions with a focus on day-to-day general ledger transactions. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of a global food company with a specific emphasis on maintaining internal control standards and ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting. This role will require the successful applicant to work on site.

LOCATION

Coominya, Queensland - Australia

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Implement strategies to enhance team stability and effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with the FSQA Department to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Oversee day-to-day general ledger transactions, including sales, inventory, AP, and AR, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Tyson internal controls.
• Maintain a high level of internal control standards and ensure the integrity of all financial reporting.
• Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes.
• Oversee day-to-day general ledger transactions, including sales, inventory, AP, and AR, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Tyson internal controls.
• Maintain a high level of internal control standards and ensure the integrity of all financial reporting.
• Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes.
• Manage company-related tax matters, liaising with external tax partners.
• Prepare and submit tax documents, including BAS, income tax returns, and R&D tax incentives.
• Oversee compliance with grants and regulations.
• Lead the quarterly forecasting process, working closely with key stakeholders to develop accurate financial projections.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Overall responsibility for the day-to-day general ledger transactions including sales, inventory, AP and AR, etc.
• Maintain a high level of internal control standards by complying to Tyson internal controls.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial reporting of the company.
• Ensure the security of all the company’s assets including cash, fixed assets and inventories.
• Responsible to ensure the payment of suppliers and collections from customers are in accordance with company policy.
• Responsible for company related tax matters by liaising with external tax partner.
• Managing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).
• Balance sheet reconciliations including inter-company.
• Tax – BAS preparation, income tax returns, R&D tax incentives, grants.
• Managing bank accounts, including reconciliations and cash flow.
• Take part in annual internal and external audits.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Co-ordination of customer / supplier contracts with Tyson Legal.
• Overseeing partnership with Cross Function team.
• Pricing/Costing for both MD and Key Accounts markets.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) is a plus.
• 6+ years of working experience in a similar role as in individual contributor or team lead.
• Proficiency in accounting packages, with a preference for JD Edwards or SAP.
• Competency in using Microsoft Office packages, with a thorough understanding of Excel.
• Professional personal presentation, planning and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, attention to detail, focused, and ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Strong internal and external interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise appropriate judgment and decision making.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality with regards to company information.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

MORE INFO AND APPLY NOW

Thank you for considering this opportunity with us. We are excited to hear from you and look forward to the possibility of having you join our team. For more information and to apply, send your resume to *******@tyson.com  We can't wait to hear from you!