Group Financial Controller - Ferngrove Wines

GROUP FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

• Key leadership position
• Outcome focused achievement culture
• Exciting growth business sectors

Ferngrove Wines is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and energetic Perth-based, Group Financial Controller. This position reports to the Managing Director and is an exciting career opportunity for an enthusiastic and positive individual wanting to work closely with other senior team members.

Ferngrove is a premium wine producer in Western Australia with 300 hectares of vineyards supplying Ferngrove brands into key export and domestic markets. Founded as a public unlisted company, the Group is proudly Australian-run with the benefits of international ownership.

The purpose and objectives of this role:

• Be accountable for the administrative, financial and compliance function of the Group and the on-going development and monitoring of systems and controls designed to minimise costs, preserve company assets and report accurate financial results.

• Participate as an effective member of the executive management team providing strong and effective leadership and guidance for the organisation and staff.

• Develop relationships with both external and internal stakeholders, including bankers, auditors, executive team and staff.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

Assume responsibility for the effective oversight of the following activities:

• Daily management of the financial resources of Ferngrove to ensure that financial commitments are settled as and when they fall due.
• In coordination with auditors, preparation of statutory returns.
• Preparation of annual budgets for approval by Managing Director & Board.
• Preparation of cashflow forecasts.
• Preparation of monthly management reports to the Managing Director and Board.
• Preparation of reports to line supervisors showing actual results against budgeted results.
• Maintenance of adequate insurance.
• Ensuring that Group information technology systems are adequately protected and maintained.
• Management of the risk management and OHS policies.
• Attending to each company’s statutory obligations.
• Maintenance of adequate accounting controls to ensure the preparation of true and fair financial statements on a timely basis.
• Liaison with external financiers to ensure all covenants are met.
• Provide high level financial support to the Managing Director and other senior staff.
• Provide visible leadership to the accounting personnel and across the organisation.
• Undertake commercial and strategic analysis of projects, restructuring or new business opportunities.

Personal abilities and attributes required:

• Ability to communicate effectively and build good working relationships internally and externally.
• High level management, negotiation, attention to detail, interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Motivated, efficient and effective whilst maintaining high standards of ethics and integrity.
• Analytically minded person.
• Ability to develop and maintain detailed financial models.
• Ability to work in a small team environment.
• Energetic individual who strives for continual improvement.
• Ability to lead by example and act as a mentor for staff.
• Corporate finance and transaction advisory experience beneficial.
• Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment is highly desirable.
• Wine Industry experience is highly desirable but not essential.

Qualifications, experience and competency requirements:

• Degree in Commerce or Business Studies. Postgraduate qualifications desirable.
• Experience with Vintrace, Xero and Microsoft based systems.
• Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant designation.
• Significant similar experience in a comparable position.
• Competent in the use of financial software and implementation of new Cloud based IT systems.
• Able to conduct complex analysis and develop strategies that deliver valuable outcomes.
• The capability of leading by example and be a team player.
• A professional presentation and the ability to represent the Company at a senior level when required.

Ferngrove is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and values applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Applications from interstate Candidates are encouraged and Ferngrove will assist with relocation costs.

Ferngrove is also open to discussions on flexible work arrangements including 4days per week or 9 days per fortnight cycles.

Confidential and private discussion with respect to this position should be directed to Tony Taylor at Stanton Chase on 0488 180 175.

A concurrent search is being conducted in conjunction with this advertisement.
In accordance with our standard policy and due to the expected volume of applicants, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

External agency applications will not be accepted in any circumstances.