Description Lead the Future of Finance Operations at Big River Group Big River Group is a publicly listed Australian company with more than 120 years of experience in timber, building materials and construction solutions.
With operations across Australia and Current Zealand, we are recognised for our commitment to quality, innovation and exceptional customer service.
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Finance Operations Hub Lead to join our team in Campbellfield, Victoria.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in establishing and growing Big River Group's Group Finance Operations Hub, leading Accounts Payable and Receivable operations while building and embedding a strong culture of continuous improvement.
The role will champion a technology-first approach, embracing automation and digital innovation to empower the team to work smarter and more efficiently.
The Chance Reporting to the EGM Business Transformation Technology, you will initially lead the existing Timberwood Finance Operations Hub before progressively assuming responsibility for centralised AP and AR services across the broader Group.
This role is ideal for an experienced operational finance leader who enjoys balancing leadership, service delivery, and continuous improvement with practical involvement in day-to-day operations.
You will contribute to the design and implementation of the future Group Finance Hub, help shape this new shared service operating model, support digital transformation initiatives, and drive improvements in efficiency, service quality, and automation.
Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day delivery of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations Manage and develop a team of AP and AR Administrators Establish and monitor service levels, KPIs and operational performance measures Provide hands-on leadership and support for complex transactions,



escalations and issue resolution Partner with Finance, IT and Transformation teams to support the implementation of the Group Finance Hub Drive process standardisation, workflow automation and continuous improvement initiatives Support business integration, stakeholder engagement and operational readiness activities Ensure solid financial controls, compliance and governance across all transactional finance activities Develop reporting and insights to improve productivity, service delivery and operational performance About You To be successful in this role, you will bring: Proven experience leading Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations Experience within shared services, centralised finance functions or finance transformation environments Strong leadership capability with a hands-on and collaborative management style Experience managing performance through KPIs, SLAs and operational reporting Strong process improvement and automation experience Advanced ERP system knowledge, ideally including Pronto Xi Strong Microsoft Excel, business reporting and visualisation skills (such as Power BI)



Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities The ability to balance operational priorities while driving long-term improvement initiatives What We Offer Prospect to lead and shape a newly centralised Group Finance Operations Hub Significant involvement in a large-scale finance transformation program Stable employment with an ASX-listed Australian organisation Career development and progression opportunities Collaborative and supportive leadership team Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Competitive remuneration package Interested?
If you're looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact, lead meaningful changes and help build the future of finance operations at Big River Group, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now via SEEK or Employment Hero.
Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of pre-employment checks relevant to the role, which may include reference checks, qualification verification and, where required, a pre-employment medical assessment.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Big River Group, we value equality, inclusion and diversity.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace free from discrimination.
Recruitment and employment decisions are based on competence, merit, performance, and business needs.
Company Overview Big River Group manufactures a range of construction products including timber and steel formwork, timber flooring, plywood and decorative panels, as well as distributing a broad range of other building products from well-known local and international suppliers, focusing primarily on the commercial and residential, civil and infrastructure construction trade market segments.
Big River owns and manages 26 sites across Australia and New Zealand, encompassing Big River Building Trade Centres, Big River Commercial, Timberwood Panels, Plytech and SLQ.
Big River provides customers with the security of a full support network, and technical expertise at every stage of the product lifecycle.
This is the guarantee of quality and service that Big River has based its 130+ years of success on.

📌 Finance Operations Hub Lead - Campbellfield (Melbourne)
🏢 Big River Group
📍 Melbourne