Head of Finance position leading financial strategy and operations within the industrial and manufacturing sector. This role is based in a convenient Western Sydney location and focuses on delivering financial leadership and ensuring operational efficiency.
Our client is a well-established industrial manufacturing and distribution business with annual revenue of approximately $65 million and a strong reputation for quality, customer service and operational excellence. With a growing APAC footprint and a complex inventory-driven environment, the business is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join them and be a key partner in their ambitious growth plans. This is a highly visible role that will partner closely with the CEO and the senior leadership team, providing commercial insight, strengthening governance and driving financial performance across the organisation.
Description
As Head of Finance, you will lead the finance function while acting as a trusted adviser to the leadership team and the business. They are seeking a commercially minded finance leader who can provide strategic & operational insight, challenge decision-making where required and drive improved business outcomes. You will also assume Company Secretary responsibilities, ensuring robust governance, compliance and reporting frameworks are maintained across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with the CEO and leadership team to support strategic decision making and business growth
Deliver timely monthly flash reporting, management accounts and board reporting
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning processes
Manage statutory reporting and year-end audit processes, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors
Strengthen governance, financial controls and capital expenditure approval processes




Provide commercial insights around profitability, working capital and business performance
Lead foreign exchange management across multiple currencies, taking a proactive approach to risk management
Drive improvements in inventory reporting, visibility and analysis, including identification of slow-moving and excess stock
Oversee finance activities across APAC operations
Lead, mentor and develop the finance team
Profile
You are a commercially focused finance leader who enjoys influencing outcomes and partnering with operational stakeholders. You are comfortable operating in a hands-on environment while maintaining a strategic perspective.
To be successful you will bring:
CA or CPA qualification
Experience leading finance within industrial manufacturing, import/distribution or related sectors for a $******M TO organisation
Strong understanding of inventory accounting, working capital management and supply chain dynamics
Demonstrated success partnering with executives and operational leaders to improve business performance
Experience in budgeting, forecasting, treasury and cash flow management
Strong governance mindset with the confidence to challenge and drive accountability
Previous Company Secretary experience or willingness to assume these responsibilities
ERP experience, ideally Pronto; exposure to SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards or similar systems will also be considered
Job Offer
Executive leadership role within a similar industrial & manufacturing organisation
Opportunity to influence business strategy and performance
Diverse role spanning finance, commercial partnering and governance
Well-established organisation with a strong market position
Genuine opportunity to make a lasting impact on business outcomes
Market-competitive salary package on offer

📌 Head Of Finance (New South Wales)
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