Organisaton.Our client is a growing Australian consumer products business turning over more than $30m, operating across wholesale, retail and e-commerce.The business manages multiple brands and product categories, with a model spanning importing, inventory, wholesale distribution, direct to consumer and supply into major Australian retailers.Role.This is a newly created Head of Finance position reporting directly to the CEO.The brief is pretty clear.
They need someone who can come in, get across the detail quickly and clean up areas of the finance function that need attention.
This will be a very hands on role.
In a business of this size, you will not have large teams underneath you or layers to delegate through.The upside is ownership.
You will have the chance to shape how finance operates and build the function as the business continues to grow.Key Responsibilities.Partner directly with the CEO and broader operational teamsOwn month end, management reporting and group consolidationsImprove financial controls, reconciliations and reporting disciplinesManage cash flow, working capital and the rolling 13 week forecastLead budgeting,



forecasting and commercial analysisImprove inventory, landed cost and gross margin reportingOversee AP, AR, payroll, compliance and year end requirementsAbout You.CA or CPA qualified with strong technical accounting foundationsHead of Finance, Financial Controller or strong Finance Manager backgroundExperience owning finance end to end within a smaller businessComfortable being hands on and personally resolving finance issuesStrong MYOB, month end, cash flow and balance sheet capabilityRetail, wholesale, distribution, ecommerce or inventory experience highly regardedThis role will suit someone who enjoys rolling their sleeves up and taking ownership.
If you have worked in a smaller environment where you have had to understand everything happening across finance, there is plenty here to get stuck into and improve.This search is being managed exclusively by Sharp & Carter.
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📌 Hands-On Head Of Finance For Growth & Ops (Melbourne)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Melbourne