Finance Manager

Join our dynamic team at Green Endeavour, a leading Fruit & Vegetable wholesale company that houses well-known and respected brands: Suncoast Fresh and Fruitlink. We’re fresh produce and gourmet food specialists highly respected within our market sectors through innovation, quality, networking, experience and education. We're seeking a skilled Finance Manager to oversee our financial operations and contribute to our continued success.

About Us

Our Just Cause, Mission and Values compile Our Reason For Being:

Our Just Cause is to create sustainable communities where all people are educated, empowered and inspired by the joy of real food. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable fresh produce supply solutions and a premium customer experience across all market sectors through our high performance team. We are guided by our Values of Camaraderie, Accountability, Sustainability, Innovation, Pride, and Trust in everything we do. 

In 2023 we were winners of the Employer of Choice through the Australian Business Awards. 

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
• One day per week remote work option.
• Brand new, modern office facilities designed for collaboration and productivity.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Discounted gourmet, fruit and vegetable purchases for employees, ensuring access to fresh and healthy produce.

The Opportunity

We have a current vacancy for a full-time Finance Manager to join the team, based in Brisbane.

Reporting to the CFO, the Finance Manager is primarily responsible for providing strategic finance support to the CFO on financial management, accounting and statutory reporting, financial risk, and compliance of the business. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepare and analyse financial reports, budgets and forecasts in line with regular reporting periods, including month end and year end.
• Oversee Brisbane Finance & Admin operations, providing leadership, guidance and support
• Work closely with CFO to achieve company objectives.
• Identify financial opportunities for process improvement, leading initiatives to optimise financial efficiency and effectiveness while ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and organisational policies.
• Instill a culture of continuous improvement within the finance function, fostering an environment of accountability, learning, and improvement.
• Amend and maintain financial systems, procedures, and data to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with evolving organisational needs and industry standards.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and standards.
• Manage cash flow, budgeting and financial planning processes.
• Manage and process weekly payroll in alignment with Award requirements.
• Conduct regular financial reviews and audits to identify areas for improvement and risk mitigation.
• Provide financial analysis and guidance to management to support decision making.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency.
• Stay abreast of developments in the financial industry and recommend best practices to enhance the company’s financial performance.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• CPA / CA essential
• Previous experience leading and developing teams to deliver upon required outcomes
• Demonstrated understanding of financial principles, regulations and standards
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills that foster strong levels of collaboration and engagement across the organisation
• Exceptional time management skills, with the ability to work independently and efficiently
• Computer literate with Advanced Excel skills. Experience with Zoho, Phocas, Savvi or Fresh is advantageous
• Strong people leadership and management skills including coaching/developing others
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Flexible, with a positive can-do attitude
• Promote and support change management processes
• Exercise influence and develop strong relationships
• Team player
• Alignment to Green Endeavour Values

Candidates who have experience with fresh produce and can demonstrate alignment to our Just Cause, Mission and Values will be highly regarded. 

Green Endeavour values inclusion and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

To Apply

Send your CV and professional covering letter to Jayde Smith, CFO at ******@greenendeavour.com.au. Suitable candidates will be contacted as applications are received.