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

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

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

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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