Finance Operations & Procurement Lead (Hybrid Sydney)

Cheil; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Cheil Australia is seeking a Finance Operations & Procurement Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations, procurement and project commercial management. You will ensure accurate estimating, budgeting, invoicing and compliance while guiding vendor relations and cash-flow planning.

In this hybrid role based in Sydney, you will partner with Production, Client Service and HQ teams to improve cost control, profitability and reporting for regional and global stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Finance or procurement manager, Team Lead or similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial principles, with experience in AP/AR & Vendor Management.
• Advanced systems skills, with experience in implementing and managing financial reporting systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills.
• Commitment to continuous development in finance trends and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payment runs, bank reconciliations, expense administration and cash-flow forecasting.
• Ensure project revenue is recorded accurately with approved estimates and time input.
• Oversee client invoicing with evidence such as approved estimates, POs and scopes of work.
• Manage project-related receivables/payables and resolve disputes with stakeholders.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, month-end/year-end processes.

Skills

Financial management

AP/AR

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Financial reporting

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Job description

Cheil Australia is seeking a Finance Operations & Procurement Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations, procurement and project commercial management. You will ensure accurate estimating, budgeting, invoicing and compliance while guiding vendor relations and cash-flow planning.

In this hybrid role based in Sydney, you will partner with Production, Client Service and HQ teams to improve cost control, profitability and reporting for regional and global stakeholders.