Finance Operations Lead: CFO Exposure, Automation & Growth

ThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

ThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting, Melbourne-based FMCG leader, invites applications for a newly created Finance Operations Lead role. You will report to the CFO, lead a small finance team, oversee AP, AR and payroll, and drive automation and continuous improvement across financial processes.

You will shape strategic finance decisions, develop commercial reporting and KPIs, manage month-end close, cash flow and controls, and partner with operational leaders to support growth in a hands-on,

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified (or working towards) with Accounting/Finance degree
• Manufacturing experience with strong financial reporting and operational finance capability
• Leadership experience with small finance team mentoring
• Month end reporting, cash flow management, reconciliations, and financial controls
• Taxation and statutory compliance knowledge
• Systems savvy with process automation and leveraging technology
• Commercial mindset with stakeholder partnership across the business
• Hands-on balancing day-to-day operations with strategic initiatives alongside the CFO
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end reporting, financial controls and cash flow management across the business.
• Drive automation, AI initiatives and continuous improvement to modernise the finance function.
• Develop commercial reporting, KPIs and profitability analysis to support business performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and business planning in partnership with operational leaders.
• Coach a small team while strengthening systems, processes and governance.
• Support strategic projects, commercial analysis and broader business initiatives alongside the CFO.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Automation

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

CA/CPA qualified

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

ThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting, Melbourne-based FMCG leader, invites applications for a newly created Finance Operations Lead role. You will report to the CFO, lead a small finance team, oversee AP, AR and payroll, and drive automation and continuous improvement across financial processes.

You will shape strategic finance decisions, develop commercial reporting and KPIs, manage month-end close, cash flow and controls, and partner with operational leaders to support growth in a hands-on,