Finance Manager

SAF-HOLLAND Group is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of quality engineering components, systems and services to the Truck/Trailer Segment (Heavy Vehicle Industry), with headquarters in Germany and multi-national activities in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Locally, SAF-HOLLAND (Aust.) Pty. Ltd has a well-established and enviable reputation, and this is driven by our team's passion to create an exceptional customer experience, from the initial purchase to aftermarket and ongoing technical support. 

We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our team in Melton, Victoria. We are searching for an experienced Finance professional who is a great communicator and business partner, someone who can easily oversee all day-to-day financial activities and is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get involved. 

Role Responsibilities

As the Finance Manager, this hands-on role will:

• Manage all aspects of day-to-day accounting and finance operations
• Manage all finance and accounting reporting requirements, and meet deadlines 
• Develop and ensure robust financial controls and governance
• Work closely with stakeholders to develop and monitor accurate budgets and forecasts
• Control cash flow, income and expenditure
• Be on top of accounts payable & receivable
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies
• Oversee the audit process, and implementing risk management practices to safeguard financial assets
• Provide financial leadership and analytical support for the Managing Director and Management Team
• Manage, mentor, develop & support the SAF HOLLAND Australia Finance Team.
• And more!

Qualifications/Experience Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance or Accounting (with evidence of a comparable AQF qualification for degrees gained overseas)
• CA or CPA qualified
• 5+ years’ experience in a senior Finance management role in an Australian company, preferably in a Manufacturing and/or Imports/Distribution environment
• Exceptionally strong communicator – someone with great people skills, strong business partnering capability and collaboration, exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to create insightful and relevant analysis of financial information and then interpret and present them to senior management and stakeholders
• Up-to-date knowledge of Australian tax and financial law requirements
• Understanding of standard costing, Product Cost Variance, establishing Overhead allocation, margin analysis, working capital management and inventory planning in a manufacturing environment
• BONUS if you have experience using Pronto, COGNOS reporting, or ADP Payline, and experience in Foreign Currency Hedging

A copy of the position description can be obtained by emailing our HR team at ***********@safholland.com.au

This is a full-time role based at our Melton site, Monday - Friday.

If you take pride in your work, think you have what we're looking for and you’re after a fresh challenge in your career then please apply by submitting:

• a cover letter telling us why you are the right fit for this opportunity;
• a current resume; and
• a copy/scan of your qualification and/or evidence of a comparable AQF qualification.

(Applications submitted without these documents will not be considered)

Applicants must be physically located in Victoria, Australia, and:

• be eligible to work in Australia without restrictions or sponsorship, or
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or 
• hold a permanent residency visa with relevant working right.

Work rights evidence will be required. A Pre-Employment Medical examination, reference checking and qualification verification are involved in our recruitment process.