Finance & Operations Manager I Specialty Ingredients.
Austcorp Executive – Sydney North Shore NSW
Work for anAustralian importer and distributor of specialty ingredients.
This is a hands-on, varied role suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes and keeping business operations running smoothly.
The position has a strong focus on:
- Inventory and purchasing management (50%)
- Finance and accounting functions (30%)
- General office administration and HR support (20%).
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Management & Purchasing
- Manage inventory records, stock levels and stocktakes, investigating discrepancies as required.
- Coordinate purchasing and stock ordering with the Sales Team to meet customer demand.
- Oversee sales and purchase orders, supplier invoices and delivery documentation.
- Monitor outstanding orders and follow up with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Finance & Accounting
- Manage cash flow forecasting, payment planning and bank reconciliations.
- Prepare financial reports and maintain accurate financial records.
- Oversee accounts payable, supplier payments and multi-currency transactions.
- Manage accounts receivable, customer statements, payment allocations and overdue accounts.
- Coordinate year-end processes and liaise with external accountants.
- Maintain financial controls and identify process improvements.
Office Administration & HR
- Oversee daily office administration and general business operations.
- Coordinate employee onboarding, offboarding, HR documentation and employee records.
- Support payroll processing and related compliance requirements as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality, meet key deadlines and improve administrative processes.
About You
- Proven experience in an Office Manager, Finance & Administration Manager, Accounts Manager or similar hands-on position.
- Strong accounts and financial management experience, including cash flow, reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Experience managing inventory, stocktakes, purchasing and sales or purchase order processes.
- Strong Excel skills, with the ability to analyse data, prepare reports and identify discrepancies.
- Experience with MYOB Acumatica or a similar integrated accounting and inventory management system.
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail, with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands and follow through on outstanding matters.
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with management, sales teams, suppliers, customers and external accountants.
- A proactive mindset, with a focus on accountability, process improvement and keeping business operations on track.
Additional information
- Hands-on role with genuine ownership across finance, inventory
- Work closely with management and contribute to business decisions
- aried position where you can improve processes