Job Description

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- Own the month-end close process and deliver accurate, timely monthly financial reporting, including P&L;, balance sheet and management commentary
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- Maintain the general ledger and oversee key balance sheet and control accounts, ensuring accuracy and appropriate accounting treatment
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- Own and continually improve the financial control environment as the business grows
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- Partner with department leaders and the CFO, providing financial insight and commercial challenge to support decision-making
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- Lead monthly financial performance reviews, reporting on P&L;, KPIs, budgets and variances
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- Own the annual budgeting process and drive ongoing forecasting, financial planning and scenario modelling
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- Lead year-end reporting and audit, and manage tax and compliance obligations (BAS, income tax, FBT, ASIC) across all group entities
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- Oversee cash flow forecasting, treasury management and the company's FX hedging programme
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- Oversee fortnightly payroll processing and ensure compliance with PAYG, payroll tax, superannuation and relevant awards
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- Manage supplier payments and relationships, and drive improvements to commercial terms
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- Lead financial analysis and modelling to support pricing, ROI and investment decisions
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- Own and optimise core finance systems, driving automation and process improvement
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- Lead and develop a high-performing Finance team
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Requirements nn
- CA/CPA qualified or equivalent.
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- Demonstrated experience as a Finance Manager, Senior Financial Accountant or in a similar commercial finance role.
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- Experience in a retail, FMCG or consumer product business is highly regarded.
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- Experience operating in a founder-led or high-growth SME environment, comfortable balancing hands-on execution with strategic input.
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- Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial control capability.
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- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insights.
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- Demonstrated budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling capability.
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- Experience payroll processing and compliance, including awards, superannuation and payroll tax.
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- Demonstrated people leadership experience, with the ability to coach and develop a team.
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- Strong systems capability, with experience using Xero highly regarded.
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- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across all levels of the business.
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- Strong attention to detail, combined with the ability to understand and communicate the broader commercial picture.
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- A proactive and continuous-improvement mindset.
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Core Competencies n

Demonstrates strong financial management capabilities, including month-end close processes, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Possesses expertise in financial control, stakeholder management, and team leadership within a high-growth SME workplace.

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- CA/CPA Qualified
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- Financial Reporting
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- Budgeting And Forecasting
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- Financial Modelling
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- People Leadership
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Hard Skills nn
- Month-End Close
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- General Ledger Maintenance
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- Financial Analysis
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- Cash Flow Forecasting
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- Tax Compliance
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- Payroll Processing
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- Financial Control
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- P&L; Reporting
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- KPI Analysis
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- FX Hedging
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Soft Skills nn
- Stakeholder Management
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- Communication Skills
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- Attention To Detail
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- Proactive Mindset
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- Commercial Acumen
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Certifications & Qualifications nn
- CA
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- CPA
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Industry Keywords nn
- Retail
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- FMCG
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- Consumer Products
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- High-Growth SME
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- Financial Control Environment
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Tools & Technologies nn
- Xero
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📌 Finance Manager (Brunswick)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Brunswick