• Premium FMCG brand
• Significant growth
• Manufacturing focus

Head officed in Brisbane, our client is one of Queensland's best loved manufacturers in their category. With their primary focus of delivering high quality premium solutions to the food service industry nationally and internationally, they manufacture both branded and white label products to cater to the dynamic needs of their clients. With a mandate to continue to grow and diversify, their vision is to double in size in the next 4 years through both organic growth and merger and acquisition. To support this growth, they are seeking the services of a suitably qualified and experienced individual in the role of Chief Financial Officer.

Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Financial Officer will drive the company’s financial health and growth through strategic leadership, insightful analysis and effective resource allocation. Partnering with the CEO and executive team, the successful individual will provide insights, intelligence and expert counsel on all financial matters, and work closely with strategic partners including banks and suppliers. They will ensure that the Finance function is optimally positioned to help the business grow, and will play the important role of transforming key procedures, policies, systems and reporting. In addition, they will build strong relationships with key stakeholders, and possess a thorough understanding of financial controls and regulations.

The Position:

• Develop financial strategies to support the implementation of the Strategic Plan;
• Manage all aspects of the accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and financial planning; as well as cash and treasury, and cost reporting and analysis;
• Provide commentary and opinion to the CEO and Board
• Lead, manage and provide direction and support to the finance team to ensure they have the autonomy and resources to deliver in their respective roles;
• Partner with ELT to develop effective strategies to ensure the company has systems that capture, record and systemise financial information critical to the success of the organisation, that are aligned to the company’s strategic direction;
• Ensure robust risk mitigation policies and procedures are in place to deliver effective management and control in all finance areas;
• Coordinate the financial forecasts, business plans, budgets and financial reports in line with the company’s financial performance and trends;
• Provide advice and counsel to the CEO in relation to financial performance, budgeting, financial position and future cash flow requirements to ensure mitigation of any and all financial risks;

Experience:

• Minimum 8 + years in an accounting leadership role, with an understanding of the business drivers and controls in a manufacturing environment;
• Proven capability to lead, develop and manage a diverse finance team;
• Hands on experience in preparing management and statutory consolidated accounts;
• Expertise in financial modelling to enable reporting and scenario planning;
• Proven experience with audits, transfer pricing, tax filing and Administration management oversight.
• Capability to ensure that systems are aligned to meet the needs of the business;
• Experience in partnering with and advising ELT and Boards when required;

The Person:

• Undergraduate qualifications in accounting or commerce related discipline;
• CA or CPA qualification preferred with broad knowledge of accounting systems
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect at all levels;
• Entrepreneurial mindset, relationship builder;
• Integrity and humility;
• Passion for building, leading and managing multidisciplinary teams;
• ‘Can do’ inclusive team player, with the ability to think creatively and drive innovation in financial processes and strategies.

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge in the FMCG manufacturing sector? Does the idea of working in a high energy, principled, harmonious and high performing executive team excite you?  Are you passionate about building and developing a strong and capable team? If this sounds like you, please apply online via the link below.  Your strict confidentiality is assured.

Advertised: 04 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Application close: 03 May 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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