Executive Head of Finance – Manufacturing Growth

Bluhat; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluhat in Melbourne seeks a Head of Finance to lead an eight-member finance and administration function within a long-established, family-owned manufacturing business. Reporting to the Managing Director, you'll drive reporting, controls and capital management while supporting growth initiatives.

This hands-on executive role offers scope to reshape systems and processes, elevate governance, and partner with the leadership team to turn financial insight into strategic business decisions across the

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, finance or commerce; CA/CPA or equivalent preferred.
• Experience as Head of Finance or senior Finance Manager in industrial manufacturing.
• Experience with financial integration of systems.
• Background in manufacturing, industrial products or construction materials preferred.
• Exposure to Executive Leadership Teams, with experience preparing Board reporting.
• Experience managing input-cost and foreign exchange exposures, including hedging or forward purchasing.
• Strong command of management and statutory reporting, controls and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead an eight-member finance and administration function.
• Oversee monthly management reporting and analysis, and preparation of Board reporting.
• Budgeting, forecasting and banking covenant compliance.
• Margin analysis, product costing within a manufacturing environment and pricing support.
• Foreign exchange and input-cost management, including forward cover within Board-approved policy.
• Working capital and cash management.
• Internal controls, compliance and financial risk.
• Developing the finance team’s capability, systems and processes to match the enlarged business.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Team development

Hands-on finance

Education

Degree in accounting/finance/commerce

CA/CPA or equivalent

Job description

Bluhat in Melbourne seeks a Head of Finance to lead an eight-member finance and administration function within a long-established, family-owned manufacturing business. Reporting to the Managing Director, you'll drive reporting, controls and capital management while supporting growth initiatives.

This hands-on executive role offers scope to reshape systems and processes, elevate governance, and partner with the leadership team to turn financial insight into strategic business decisions across the