- Manufacturing business | Backed by a highly regarded investor
- Lead and develop a small finance team
- Geelong based | Minimum 4 days in office

The Opportunity

Our client is an established Australian manufacturing business, backed by a well-regarded investor. Following a period of change within the business, they are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function and bring structure, rigour and stability to its processes.

Reporting to the CFO this is a broad and hands-on role. You will lead a mall finance team, own the monthly reporting cycle and work closely with operational leaders to provide transparent financial insight that supports better commercial decision-making.

This role suits a proactive finance professional who enjoys problem solving and fixing and rebuilding processes. Ideally we are looking for an immediate starter who can commit to an initial 6-month term, which may be extended or become permanent.

The Challenge

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

- Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Preparing cash flow reporting and forecasting, and managing working capital to support the business’s funding requirements
- Reviewing, fixing and rebuilding finance processes and controls following a period of change within the business
- Leading, mentoring and developing a small finance team, setting clear expectations and building capability
- Support inventory control and manufacturing cost analysis, providing meaningful insights into production and business performance.
- Providing ad hoc analysis and commercial support to the Head Office team on margins, costing and business performance




- Preparing reporting for the leadership team and investor, and coordinating the external audit and compliance requirements

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

- Ideally CA or CPA qualification with 10+ years’ experience
- Previous experience in a small / medium business (circa $50M or below) will be highly regarded, as we need someone who can roll up their sleeves.
- Demonstrated experience fixing, rebuilding or improving finance processes and controls within a changing environment
- Strong cash flow and working capital management experience
- Experience within manufacturing or a similar operational business will be highly regarded
- Ideally Geelong based, or able to work from the Geelong office a minimum of 4 days per week

The Next Step

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Sophie Wood for a confidential discussion on 0491 237 ***
Or alternatively please apply per the link below.

About ThompsonCook

At ThompsonCook we develop strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We specialise in recruiting for key finance function roles including:

- Chief Financial Officers, Treasury, Tax & Audit Leaders
- Finance Managers & Financial Controller
- Financial & Management Accountants
- Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll

We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions, ensuring they secure the best finance talent in the market.

ThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting | Focused on Melbourne and Sydney

📌 Finance Manager | $170K – $190K package range | Initial 6-month contract (Melbourne)
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