AddressA bit about us
Melrose Group is a progressive and innovative whole-body health and wellness company and has been a household name in natural and organic foods, therapeutic and health products for the last five decades. We are driven to produce high quality and premium products to achieve our purpose – To inspire a healthier, happier you, naturally! We’re incredibly proud of this, but there’s still a lot more work to do…. that’s where you come in. Let us provide you more information.
What does the role involve
Reporting to the CFO, you will manage the planning, forecasting, and reporting processes for the Melrose Group and drive strategic decision-making through to performance reporting, commercial analysis, and insights. You will partner with key senior business stakeholders and play an integral role in driving corporate planning, modelling, and analytical support for the wider group.
This is an exciting role suiting someone who is highly motivated and self-driven, and offers significant exposure to the Senior Leadership Team and Board.
What we need in the role
The successful candidate will have extensive FMCG Planning and forecasting experience, and proven experience as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders across the Finance, Sales, Marketing and Operations and Supply Chain. Exceptional communication skills, along with a proven ability to demonstrate initiative and excellent attention to detail, are essential.
You will bring a financially astute mindset coupled with a proactive approach to achieving results and be able to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate work to tight deadlines
The team
You'll join our collaborative and experienced finance team, who are dedicated to delivering exceptional support to help drive successful outcomes crucial to the achievement of our business strategy. You will thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where our companies are experiencing high growth.
What responsibilities form part of this role?
Working within the Finance team as well as the broader business, key responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring that the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process provides the organisation with relevant, accurate, and timely information to allow effective decision-making
- Leading the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes
- Partnering with senior stakeholders and managing the Finance Business Partners in delivering commercial outcomes through detailed and insightful financial analysis
- Overseeing the financial gate process, P&L assessment, Commercial Channel Plan, and Performance monitoring (Revenue, COGS, Volume, Partner Spend and opex)
- Planning and overseeing margin and COGS improvement in line with business strategy
- Identifying and implementing continuous process improvements.
- Managing performance, wellbeing and engagement of your Team, creating a culture of achievement and performance.
Why you should work with us?
You will be joining a dedicated team with a fun and hardworking culture who love what they do, you will also get access to all our amazing perks.
- Flexible Work – we understand that there is life outside of work, which is why we are committed to providing a flexible work environment. Depending on your role this may mean the option to work hybrid – in the office and from home
- Free products, staff allowance and enticing discounts on all our amazing products
- We are united by a core set of values that we live and breathe each day – Permission to play, Be purpose led, Think future act now, Play fair & as one, Make it happen and Communication is key.
- Benefits program – Access to a number of health initiatives focusing on your Mind, Body, Soul, Occupational and Financial wellbeing. This includes things such as 3pm Friday finish, weekly meditations, paid birthday leave and employee recognition program
- Employee Assistance Program - strictly confidential service for employees and their immediate families, which is available to support them through any personal or work matters that they might experience
Specific skills/qualifications needed
We are looking for an outstanding candidate with the following skills and experience:
Qualifications required:
- Degree qualified in Finance or Accounting and membership of a recognised professional accounting organization (Ideally Chartered Accountant (CA) qualified or Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA))
Experience required will include:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a senior finance management position for a medium or large FMCG business
- Sound understanding of financial management and technical forecasting, budgetary principles and business planning processes, including IBP and S&OP
- Demonstrated experience analysing and contributing to business performance improvement outcomes
- Strong financial modelling skills
- Experience with ERP systems such as Pronto
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate work to tight deadlines
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail
If you would like to join our team and be a part of our growing success story, then please click on the apply link and send your resume AND Cover letter. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Hayley Meaden on 0420 941 ***.
