• For-purpose organisation | Leader in their space
• Key leadership role | Opportunity to drive improvements
• Ongoing hybrid working

The Opportunity

This is a standout opportunity to join a dynamic, fast growing for-purpose organisation. They are one of the largest players in their space and generate their own income, so are interested in employing talented people with a background medium to large commercial businesses. Due to growth in recent years, they are amidst a transformation journey with an ERP upgrade and changes to their operating model in flight.
  
Reporting to the CFO, this is a key leadership role and will manage all financial reporting and transactional finance. Additionally, you’ll get involved in plenty of interesting projects around systems and scaling finance processes. Ideally, we’d like the role to commence in early to mid January after the break, in a contract capacity with a view to permanency thereafter.

The Challenge

Reporting to the CFO, you’ll play a key role in building a future-proof finance function. You’ll bring rigour to reporting, uplift processes, and ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Some of your core responsibilities will include:

• Leading the month-end close, general ledger and group reporting
• Preparing board-level financials
• Mentoring and developing a high performance finance team, including oversight of accounts payable, receivable and payroll; fostering an inclusive and collaborative team culture
• Delivering all statutory reporting and liaising with external auditor
• Identifying opportunities to streamline systems and automate workflows

The Expertise

Please apply for this position if you possess the following:

• CA or CPA qualifications
• A foundation in Audit or Business Services, followed by experience as a Senior Finance Manager or Financial Controller in a medium to large business
• Demonstrated capability as a people leader, comfortable leading a large team (4 direct reports, 10+ indirect)
• Experience in change management
• An interest in joining a purpose-driven yet commercial environment
• Note: Client interviews will be held w/c 5th January. Please apply at your earliest convenience.

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 Sophie Wood for a confidential discussion on 0491 237 829.
Or alternatively please apply per the link below.

About ThompsonCook
  
ThompsonCook fosters strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We recruit for key finance function roles, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Chief Financial Officers, as well as positions in Treasury, Tax, and Audit. We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions.
 
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