Company Overview
Our client is a privately owned family office with a long-term investment mindset and a significant presence in the agricultural sector. Backed by an entrepreneurial ownership group, the business has built a highly successful operation and is now entering an exciting phase of growth.
This is a rare opportunity to join a business where you'll have direct access to decision-makers, genuine influence over business outcomes and the ability to make a visible impact. If you're looking to step into a role that goes well beyond traditional finance, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Director, this is a true "own the function" position. You'll take responsibility for the end-to-end finance function of a growing agricultural business while acting as a trusted adviser to the ownership group.
Based five days per week in the Melbourne inner suburbs, you'll enjoy a highly visible role that combines strategic finance, commercial partnering and operational involvement. Regular travel to regional operations is required, giving you the prospect to build relationships across the business and gain firsthand exposure to the drivers behind its success.
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end finance function including reporting, forecasting and budgeting
Manage cashflow, banking relationships,



debt facilities and covenant reporting
Deliver meaningful financial insights and analysis to support decision-making
Prepare board and management reporting packs
Oversee statutory compliance, taxation, payroll and audit requirements
Drive process improvement initiatives and strengthen financial controls
Partner with operational stakeholders to improve commercial outcomes
Develop robust budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning frameworks
Support strategic growth initiatives, projects and capital investment decisions
Act as a trusted business partner to the leadership team
The Candidate
CA or CPA qualified with proven finance leadership experience
Experience owning a finance function within an SME, agribusiness, horticultural or asset-intensive environment
Strong capability across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management
Experience managing lender relationships and banking facilities
Commercially minded with a genuine interest in understanding business operations
Confident operating autonomously and taking ownership of outcomes
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build credibility across all levels of a business
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📌 Finance Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Melbourne