Backed by a global leader this reputable Australian manufacturer boasts a proud history of over 60 years providing a broad range of solutions across various industries.
The Role:
Reporting to the Head of Financial Control plus also the opportunity to work closely with the APAC CFO. The purpose of the role is to drive financial planning & analysis (FP&A) for the business and the APAC Region,whilst also playing a key role in supporting Executive teams in leadership of the business for understanding and framing the business performance. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate the strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting processes for the business and APAC Region, engaging key stakeholders across finance and the business
- Deliver the planning & performance process
- Analyse business performance trends and drivers to explain actual vs budget, forecast and prior year
- Delivery of monthly reports for Regional and Group business reviews
- Build user friendly models to analyse business performance including tracking of strategic initiatives
- Generate commercial insights to mitigate financial risk and improve business performance
- Drive continuous improvement of the Planning & Performance function
- Build collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders, including GM Sales, Segment and Territory Managers, GM Marketing, GM Operations, GM Supply Chain and broader teams
- Act as a Champion for the adoption and transition to Power BI across the finance function
As the suitable candidate you will be CA/CPA qualified with experience in a similar role preferably in a manufacturing industry. Strong stakeholder management skills with experience liaising at multiple levels plus with reporting relationships in a matrix organisation. You will possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to prepare board level presentations, plus demonstrated capability to drive and implement transformational change. Skills in Power BI, Advance MS Excel Skills and a large ERP system, preferably SAP however not essential. This role will offer you opportunities to develop with succession planning guaranteed for career progression.
How to Apply:
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Rosie Border on 0499 089 639.