AddressNurture. Grow. Thrive.
Accepting a role with Elders means you will be joining a team ready to support and grow your career. Be part of a culture that has been in the making for more than 185 years. Much like the farmers and communities we work with, you will experience, passion, dedication and resilience across all parts of the business. With such an iconic, essential business in the Australian landscape we are confident that you too will be proud to grow your career at Elders and wear the pink shirt.
About the role
We are looking for a State Finance & Operations Manager to join the Elders team on a permanent, full time basis.
As an Elders State Finance and Operations Manager, you will be responsible for effective operational and financial planning, disciplined cost control and consistent business plan execution across Queensland.
You will also be instrumental in lifting the business and people leadership capabilities of the Elders team and driving engagement and uptake across our diverse range of products.
This is a senior leadership role requiring an exemplary standard of commercial acumen and financial competency. The successful candidate will be required to develop and maintain a thorough understanding of business operations in order to recommend key improvements and initiatives for Elders branches across the State.
Responsibilities
The State Finance & Operations Manager will:
- Work with the State GM to develop a State Strategic Plan in line with Elders' national objectives and strategies
- Oversee the preparation of Budgets, Forecasts and Cash Flow projections across the state, working closely with the National Finance team, and provide ongoing monitoring and insights around actual performance
- In conjunction with Finance, ensure that appropriate financial disciplines, controls, systems and policies are in place to mitigate financial risks and avoid losses across the state.
- Provide strong leadership and direction to direct reports, and broadly to the entire state
- Work closely with the State Product Managers and Area Managers to:
- Implement opportunities that grow revenue and ensures national initiatives and activities are executed.
- Lift business and people leadership capability of Branch Managers and help implement best practice management.
About you
- Extensive experience in an Operational/Commercial Manager role
- Previous responsibility for managing the budget process exceeding annual revenue of $100 million (preferred)
- Agricultural industry experience (preferred)
- Highly proficient in strategic and operational planning
- Strong financial analysis skills
- Solid communication, influencing & negotiation skills
- Proven success in managing the commercial side of a large business / division
- Degree in Commerce/Accounting (or equivalent)
- Post-graduate studies in Accounting/Management (preferred)
About Elders
Elders is proud to be the last Australian-listed major agribusiness. The most trusted agribusiness brand in Australia. We're part of the landscape, part of the local communities, part of Australia's history and we are entrenched in Australian agriculture.
The brand is more than a company, more than a logo - it's part of Australia. And, with an authentic drive to create a sustainable future for farming and the farmers of Australia, Elders is... for Australian agriculture.
We are now looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive the future of Elders.
If you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please click on 'Apply' today.
Applications close Friday 15th March 5:00pm.
For more information call Lisa Hewitt on 0466 412 170 or visit our careers page
Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.
At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders.
We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.
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