Head of Finance

Moir Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Finance in Sydney to lead financial strategy and operational analysis within a GMP-compliant manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will manage budgeting, financial modeling, and compliance. Ideal applicants should hold a CA or CPA qualification and have significant expertise in manufacturing finance. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence financial processes and strategy in a pioneering facility.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA-qualified with manufacturing finance expertise.
• Experience in senior finance leadership in GMP-regulated sectors.
• Strong capability in financial modeling and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, planning, and operational analysis.
• Oversee annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and GMP requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing finance expertise

Cost accounting

Financial modeling

Operational analysis

GMP compliance

Influencing skills

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Company

A groundbreaking new advanced manufacturing facility is being established in Australia to produce highly specialised products for use in cutting-edge therapeutic applications. Strategically located within a research, and innovation hub, the organisation is positioned to become a leader in the Asia-Pacific region. With a strong focus on values, diversity, and inclusion, the team is driven by excellence, innovation, and impact.

Position

We are seeking a Head of Finance to lead financial strategy, planning, and operational analysis in a highly regulated, GMP-compliant manufacturing environment. This role will partner closely with senior leadership, operations, quality, and supply chain to ensure the commercial success and efficiency of the organisation. You will be responsible for:

• Leading annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning.
• Developing robust manufacturing cost models (BOMs, routings, activity-based costing).
• Analysing manufacturing variances and driving operational improvements.
• Overseeing financial inputs into ERP systems and ensuring accurate, timely reporting to multiple stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and GMP requirements.

Profile

Ideally CA or CPA-qualified with expertise in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and operational analysis. Your career background will likely include:

• Senior finance leadership in manufacturing, biotech, pharmaceutical, medical devices, or other GMP-regulated sectors.
• Experience building and implementing ERP-driven costing models and financial systems.
• Strong capability in financial modelling, variance analysis, and profitability optimisation.
• A track record of working closely with operational teams to improve production efficiency and margin performance.
• The ability to operate in a start-up or scale-up environment, establishing structure while maintaining agility.
• You combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, have strong influencing skills, and are comfortable navigating complexity in a regulated, high-growth setting.
• Shape the financial strategy of a pioneering, high-tech manufacturing facility.
• Partner with a high-calibre leadership team in a science-driven, purpose-led organisation.
• Opportunity to design and embed world-class finance systems and processes from the ground up.
• Inclusive, values-led workplace culture committed to innovation and excellence.

Apply

To learn more, please contact Andrew Pownall at [phone] or apply online at www.moirgroup.com.au. Please submit applications in Word document format only.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Biotechnology Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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