Job Description

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

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Our client is a large and established organisation operating within a complex, high-volume environment. Following recent changes across its finance function, they are creating a new Senior Finance Manager position to strengthen leadership across corporate finance and finance operations.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

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Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a broad role spanning financial reporting, planning, control, compliance, working capital and operational finance. You will combine strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, supported by a capable team including the Finance Operations Manager, while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy and delivery. The role will suit someone who enjoys improving how a finance function operates, developing people and bringing structure to an environment that has recently undergone significant systems and process change.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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- Lead monthly management reporting, KPI reporting and wider finance submissions.
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- Coordinate the annual budget, rolling forecasts and longer-term financial planning.
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- Oversee month-end and year-end close, including accounting reviews and issue resolution.
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- Maintain balance sheet integrity through strong reconciliations, journal controls and appropriate accounting treatments.
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- Manage statutory reporting, audit, tax compliance and internal control requirements.
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- Oversee cash flow, working capital, treasury, insurance and payment controls.
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- Provide leadership across accounts payable, accounts receivable, pricing, claims and broader finance operations.
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- Monitor operational finance performance and address service, control and resourcing issues.
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- Drive improvements across finance processes, systems, reporting, automation and data quality.
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- Partner with senior stakeholders on business cases, investment decisions and broader projects.
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- Coach and develop finance leaders while building accountability across the wider team.
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SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

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- CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
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- At least 10 years' experience across financial accounting, financial control, planning or finance operations.
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- Previous senior leadership experience across a sizeable and multi-stream finance function.
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- Solid technical accounting knowledge, including Australian reporting, tax, compliance and audit requirements.
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- Experience within FMCG, consumer goods, manufacturing, retail, distribution or another complex, high-volume environment will be highly regarded.
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- Robust ERP, reporting and advanced Excel capability.
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- Evidence of improving processes, controls and team performance during periods of change.
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- Comfortable working at pace and being challenged on the detail.
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- A hands-on leadership style with the ability to develop experienced team members.
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- High standards of accuracy, follow-through and accountability.
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📌 Senior Finance Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Hassett Group
📍 Victoria