Finance Operations Lead: CFO Exposure & Growth

ThompsonCook; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 162.000 - 198.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ThompsonCook is seeking a Finance Operations Lead to steer the finance function within a growing Australian FMCG business. You will lead a small finance team, oversee AP/AR/payroll and drive controls and reporting, while partnering with the CFO on strategic initiatives.

The role offers genuine exposure to decision makers and the autonomy to deliver improvements. This is a hands-on leadership position in Melbourne, focused on modernising processes, automation and commercial reporting to support

Formación

• CA/CPA qualified (or working towards) with a degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with strong financial reporting and operational finance capability.
• Previous leadership experience with the ability to mentor and support a small finance team.
• Strong understanding of month end reporting, cash flow management, reconciliations and financial controls.
• Sound knowledge of taxation and statutory compliance requirements.
• Systems savvy with a passion for process improvement, automation and leveraging technology.
• Commercially minded, with the confidence to partner with stakeholders across the business.
• Hands on, proactive and comfortable balancing day to day operations with strategic initiatives alongside the CFO.
• Excellent communications skills, growth mindset and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead month-end reporting, financial controls and cash flow management.
• 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.

Conocimientos

Manufacturing finance experience

Leadership of small finance team

Month end reporting & cash flow

Automation & process improvement

Stakeholder partnering

Taxation & statutory compliance

Strong communications

Systems savvy

Educación

CA/CPA qualified (or working towards) with a degree in Accounting or Finance

Descripción del empleo

ThompsonCook is seeking a Finance Operations Lead to steer the finance function within a growing Australian FMCG business. You will lead a small finance team, oversee AP/AR/payroll and drive controls and reporting, while partnering with the CFO on strategic initiatives.

The role offers genuine exposure to decision makers and the autonomy to deliver improvements. This is a hands-on leadership position in Melbourne, focused on modernising processes, automation and commercial reporting to support