AddressTired of the long hours and politics that come with trying to forge a career in one of the Big 4 or 2nd Tier accounting firms or are you working in a business where there is little succession opportunity? If you’re sick of working long hours, feel like there is still a line of people ahead of you for promotions or don’t know what your next step is, then look no further.
CW Products has an exceptional opportunity for a talented, hard-working and success driven individual.
CW Products has an exceptional opportunity for a talented, hard-working and success driven Chartered Accountant (or CPA) with experience working with the manufacturing industry, where accelerating their career within a fast-growing and dynamic business excites them. The role will be mentored over a 12-month period to transition from Financial Accountant to Financial Controller as part of a succession plan transitioning the current Chief Financial Officer to retirement.
Sales within the business have almost doubled in the last 7 years, with the next 3-5 years forecasted to achieve a similar growth trajectory, so if being part of a South Australian success story is an accolade you’d love to add to your experience then this could be perfect for you.
About the organisation:
CW Products is one of Australia’s leading manufacturers and wholesale suppliers of high-quality roller shutter products, along with supplying some of the world’s best automation products and motorisation control system solutions for awnings and blinds.
With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and processes coupled with over 30 years manufacturing experience, they pride themselves on supplying the Australian market with the highest quality and widest range of roller shutter products.
Today, CW Products has distribution branches around Australia, with its head office and manufacturing plant and warehouse in Murray Bridge, South Australia.
Key Responsibilities:
- Structured mentoring and coaching program to transition to Financial Controller within 12-months.
- Preparation of monthly management accounts
- Oversee and prepare the annual financial budget and prepare financial forecasts for the business.
- Ensure standard product costs are maintained and up to date.
- Undertake customer and product profitability analysis.
- Manage foreign exchange exposure.
- Oversee AR management including credit risk management.
- Maintain rolling cash flow forecasts and general cash flow, working closely with the Procurement Manager regarding inventory purchasing requirements.
- Prepare BAS, Payroll Tax, Return to Work, CSA and PAYG Reports.
- Manage business risk management and appropriate insurances.
- Temporary support with Payroll processing and AP.
- Certified Practicing Accountant or Chartered Accountant (essential)
- Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in a professional environment (consulting) or within a business.
- Manufacturing exposure (strongly preferred) and ERP system experience (desirable).
- Strong focus on customer experience, improving outcomes and delivery.
- Exceptional team player who will fit a strong values-based organisation.
- Dedicated and hard-working with a strong orientation to action and results.
- Outstanding communication and collaboration including highly effective skills in the areas of negotiation, interpreting, and articulating financial data, and coaching and supporting others.
- Highly developed written communication including preparing reports.
- Strong focus on accuracy, precision, and attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt and flex to meet the needs of stakeholders and drive organisational change and improvement.
- Strong desire to learn, grow and achieve career progression.
- Some exposure to mergers and acquisitions/due diligence beneficial
- Succession Development Plan to upskill and progress to Financial Controller on the Senior Leadership Team within 12-months.
- Exceptional coaching, development, and support with strong working relationships with the senior leadership team including the Managing Director.
- Family-owned and operated professional business where people are genuinely at the heart of the organisation and how it operates.
- Opportunity to work flexibly in a hybrid working environment (Murray Bridge site and WFH).
- Highly competitive remuneration.
Want to find out more information, please feel free to contact Nicole on 0413 319 *** or to apply please provide a cover letter which highlights your experience relevant to this advertisement and your resume! (please combine your cover letter and resume in one document). Please allow 15 minutes when applying to answers some questions relevant to this position and submit your details.
We reserve the right to make an offer at any time through the recruitment process. We encourage those interested in the position to submit their application as soon as possible!
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Additional information
- Accelerate your career and progress to Financial Controller in 12 months.
- Highly competitive salary package and flexible work options.
- Fast growing SA success story, family-owned with a strong workplace culture.
