Finance Operations Lead | FMCG | Inner West | c$180K incl. super

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

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The Opportunity

A newly created Finance Operations Lead role offers the opportunity to become a key finance leader within a successful, family owned Australian FMCG business. You will have genuine exposure to decision makers, the ability to influence outcomes, and the autonomy to implement meaningful improvements without the layers of bureaucracy often found in larger corporates. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the finance function, partnering with the wider business on commercial projects and strategic initiatives as the organisation continues to grow. Supporting a small finance team, you will take a hands on leadership approach, providing guidance across AP, AR and payroll while remaining close enough to the detail to ensure strong controls, accurate reporting and continuous improvement.

The Challenge

Reporting to the CFO, your responsibilities will include:

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

The Expertise

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

• 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

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 Susan Fouche for a confidential discussion on 0498 915 ***

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.

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