Finance Manager Anz

Stage Picture:brenntag_other_1.jpgJobTitle:Finance Manager ANZLocation:Melbourne/AustraliaEmployment Type:ArbeitnehmerFinance Manager ANZOur team in Melbourne currently has an opening for a Finance Manager ANZYOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIESLead and direct the accounting activities of Brenntag ANZ, undertaking all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting as well as the development of internal control policies and procedures.
Assist in budget and forecasting process within the finance cost centre, ensuring all times that all statutory accounting requirements and local tax compliance for Brenntag Australia and New Zealand activities are accomplished and compliant.Reporting

• Prepare and close the monthly reporting on time and in full compliance with the Corporate Reporting Guideline and Accounting Standards
• Prepare, review, and oversee the collation, analysis, consolidation, and submission of all financial and management information (ensuring the information and reports are completed in a timely and accurate manner and are compliant with relevant accounting and taxation principles) including:
• Statutory Accounts
• Management reports and analysis
• Prepare and manage corporate reporting of financial results (SAP, Regional/Group Reporting, OneHFM/OneStream, GTC, SAPSEM)
• Oversee and maintain compliance with internal and statutory audits
• Assist with annual budgets and forecasts and capital expenditure plans for the finance cost centre
• Participate in and support ad-hoc projects which may arise from Regional Finance

and act as local administrator * Set up and maintain adequate control systems and procedures, including liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure effective implementation which includes compliance with IFRS, regional and local policies and procedures, ethical standards, rules of procedures, and internal controls framework

• Manage key external financial stakeholder relationships

Tax

• Oversee all tax matters for the ANZ legal entities, preparation of tax returns, hand tax audits (if any) together with external advisors
• Strong experience and maintain a good working knowledge and awareness of accounting and taxation principles in Australia and New Zealand and other areas of operation and providing reports and information as directed

Close collaboration with the regional tax director over complex tax matters and complianceAccounting

• Maintain appropriate financial policies and procedures to ensure the ANZ business remains compliant with Brenntag's accounting practices and statutory financial regulations
• Provide advice and act as the liaison between ANZ management and legal and insurance representatives of the Group for all legal and insurance operational requirements
• Close collaboration with the shared service centre for excellence and on time reporting, including harmonizing towards global processes

Treasury and Risk Management

• Oversee the management of the treasury and risk functions relevant to the Country level including but not limited to:
• Reviewing cash flow forecasting, ensuring the cash flow position of the various entities are in a satisfactory position
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with banking partners and Regional Treasury
• Maintain relationships with Financial Institutions to establish necessary credit facilities in coordination with Regional Treasury
• Manage insurance matters for ANZ encompassing:
• Marine/Cargo
• Public & Product Liability
• Industry Specific Risk (ISR)
• Motor Vehicles
• Manage Bank Guarantee requests in collaboration with Regional Treasury
• Manage the ANZ Business' Risk Reporting Register ensuring all identified risk management anomalies are rectified and processes implemented in line with Corporate and Regional requirements and timeframes
• Sanction check compliance on all suppliers and customers

Leadership and Team

• Provide day to day supervision and support to the Finance Team
• Work cohesively with internal/external stakeholders ensuring a customer centric culture is achieved
• Lead the recruitment, retention, and development of a high performing team, ensuring personal and professional development is maintained
• Consistently demonstrate and reinforce Brenntag values and expected behaviors through exemplary standard setting and observed behaviors in the areas of leadership, performance, teamwork, and accountability
• Arrange regular catch ups with the team, ensuring they have the resources and training required to perform in their roles
• Coordinate daily tasks, and workloads (including leave management)
• Actively participate in the annual Performance, Planning & Review Process (PPM), establishing individual and Team KPIs, monitoring performance to ensure individual targets and effective work outcomes are achieved
• Take ownership of learning and development opportunities by creating an Individual Development Plan (IDP), strengthening your personal and professional development
• Perform such other duties and activities which may be assigned to you from time to time.

YOUR PROFILE

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal awareness with a proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships and build credibility and trust with internal and external stakeholders
• Must have a “best practice” continuous improvement and customer centric mindset
• Results orientated with a solutions-based sales approach
• Agile, highly collaborative with an early adopter mindset
• Ability to manage complexity and change in a dynamic environment
• Analytical skills and high attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously, flexibly and under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to proactively problem solve and follow through on allocated tasks to successful completion
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated
• Digitally savvy and can prioritise and take initiative
• Excellent planning and time management skills
• Excellent IT Skills and practical knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• CA/ CPA Qualified, minimum 3-5 year in an equivalent managerial position
• Strong experience in tax, financial management / statutory reporting essential
• Experience in team management and driving change
• Experience in the chemical or similar industry advantageous or medium to large organisation, preferably with international matrix reporting line
• Advanced Excel and Experience in SAP and Hyperion (HFM) is mandatory

INTERESTED?We look forward receiving your application.Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.