Finance Operations Manager

About Us The Sussan Group – incorporating much-loved and iconic Australian brands Sussan, Sportsgirl and Suzanne Grae - is a leading fashion retailer with a mission to make a positive difference in the lives of our customers, our people, and the planet. More than just a fashion brand, we’re a close-knit community of creative, passionate, dynamic, supportive and innovative team members. We celebrate diversity and advocate inclusion, we’re committed to continuous learning and developing you in your career, team wellbeing and community engagement are genuinely and actively supported. Our OpportunityThis newly created position reports directly to our Group Financial Controller and is a key addition to the design, evaluation and implementation of payment processing solutions and drive continuous improvements to meet business objectives and inform strategic direction. You will be responsible for managing and administering all facets of Accounts Payable, Leasing Finance and Imports Finance areas across our Group and leading these teams. With you Accounts Payable and/or shared services management experience, you will be working in collaboration with each team and the business to implement process improvements and best practice processes in AP and expense management areas. Based in our Cremorne head office, this is an exciting and important new position for our Finance team and wider business with the opportunity to make an immediate impact. Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the Accounts Payable, Leasing Finance and Imports Finance teams
• Ensure efficient, timely and accurate payment processing and management of all invoices relating to AP, Leasing and Imports areas
• Manage month end processes and general ledger reconciliations across AP, Leasing and Imports
• Identify and lead continuous process improvements across invoice/payment automation in these functions
• In collaboration with Group Financial Controller, develop 12-month roadmap for process improvements across these functions
• Build relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, landlords, suppliers

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous management experience across Accounts Payable function or shared services
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Commerce
• Either CA or CPA qualified or working towards CA or CPA qualification preferred
• Demonstrated successful experience in implementing process improvements in AP
• Team Leadership and coaching experience
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• Relationship building capabilities
• Commercial acumen
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills

Why work for The Sussan Group?

We are committed to rewarding our team for the great work they do every day and are able to offer some amazing benefits including:

• Free Onsite parking
• Team Member product discount
• Discounted private health insurance
• Career Development opportunities
• Great team referral bonus
• Flexible Working

Want to learn a bit more about working with us?

Whatever your goal - working for The Sussan Group is more than a job, it’s a dream career!Further information can be obtained by contacting Emilie Skliros (Group Talent Acquisition Manager) on 0498 013 531 or Apply Now!