AddressOur client is an Australian success story, operating independently as a dairy and plant based beverage processor as well as a contract manufacturer. With a strong focus on environmental sustainability, our client offers fully integrated, modern, single site dairy and plant based beverage manufacturing. They are proud to play an important role in Australia’s dairy and dairy alternative supply chain.
Role Purpose:
The Financial Controller is a key member of the company’s Leadership Team, will report to the CFO and is expected to help drive business performance and support growth by developing a thorough understanding of the factors which underpin the financial performance of the business and by providing timely and accurate transaction processing and internal/external financial reporting. This vacancy requires the successful candidate to commence as soon as possible.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following;
- Lead an effective and continuously improving finance function (currently two direct reports); be operationally responsible, under the guidance of the CFO and alongside the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, for the integrity of all aspects of financial management including, management reporting, forecasting and analysis, financial reporting & tax compliance, payroll processing and governance & risk management frameworks.
- Provide strategic and commercial decision support to the Senior Leadership Team and the Board to help deliver defined business objectives.
- Where appropriate hire and integrate high-quality talent into the finance team.
- Lead the development and ongoing management of effective accounting systems (core finance system is SAP B1) and analytical reporting tools and dashboards for measuring the performance of the business.
- Lead the implementation and ongoing management of effective frameworks for accounting policy, risk management and internal controls.
- Contribute to the development of financial strategy, including risk minimisation plans and opportunity forecasting.
- Assist with any M&A activity.
- High-level financial reporting and analysis.
- Regular rolling plan preparation and consolidation.
- Cash flow management.
- Improving efficiencies and reducing costs across the business.
- Stakeholder management.
- Debt management and collection.
- Preparing and lodging company tax, FBT and business activity statements (BAS).
- Preparing and managing insurance policies and renewals.
- Ensuring compliance with statutory law and financial regulations.
- Managing the annual financial audit and preparation of the audited financial statements.
- Developing financial reviews and providing investment advice.
- Payroll processing and implementation of a new monthly payroll system.
- Implementing and monitoring policies and procedures to manage business risks.
- Directing the implementation of cost accounting methods and activities.
- Working closely with management to share reports and analyse findings.
- Relevant Tertiary education.
- CA/CPA or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of ERPs and MS Excel.
- Well-developed leadership skills.
- Demonstrated experience in managing a small-to-medium organisation’s accounting, tax, and statutory compliance requirements.
- Experience managing the annual audit and preparing annual financial statements.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated experience of working collaboratively and influencing across multiple stakeholder groups.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing sector desirable.
- Self-starter with the ability to work with limited supervision.
