• Growing Private Equity Backed Wholesale & Distribution Business
• Excellent opportunity to develop commercial finance and leadership capability
• Eastern suburbs | Hybrid Work Arrangements

The Opportunity

A growing, private equity backed wholesale and distribution business is seeking a Finance Manager to join its high-performing finance team. Operating across Australia and New Zealand, the business has expanded significantly through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, this is a broad role responsible for the day-to-day finance function across a key business unit. You will oversee financial reporting, controls and compliance while supporting budgeting, forecasting, commercial analysis and business integration.

This an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking to develop broader commercial and people leadership capability.

The Challenge

As Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the end-to-end month-end and year-end close process, including journals, reconciliations and financial reporting
• Preparing monthly financial analysis and commentary for senior management
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning and commercial decision-making
• Supporting statutory reporting, tax compliance and the annual external audit
• Providing day-to-day leadership and guidance to the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team
• Preparing financial analysis, business cases and recommendations to improve performance
• Supporting acquisitions and leading the finance integration of newly acquired businesses
• Driving process improvements, automation and standardisation across finance systems and controls

The Expertise
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline
• CA or CPA qualification
• Strong financial accounting experience, including ownership of month-end reporting, reconciliations and financial controls
• Experience within a multi-entity, distribution, supply chain, wholesale, manufacturing or similarly complex business environment
• Exposure to inventory, working capital and operational finance
• Strong analytical capability, with exposure to budgeting, forecasting and commercial analysis advantageous 
• Confidence engaging with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• A proactive and improvement-focused mindset with strong attention to detail
• Australian Permanent Residency or Citizenship required

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 Matt Hodgson for a confidential discussion on 0486 162 487
Or alternatively please apply per the link below.
  
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
• Commercial Finance & Financial Planning & Analysis
• 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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