Finance & Operations Lead

Are you an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a hands-on, commercially focused role where no two days are the same?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally recognised luxury retail business during an exciting period of growth. With a new boutique opening later this year, you'll play a pivotal role in overseeing finance operations and inventory control within the Australian business.
Working closely with senior leadership across APAC, you'll become a trusted business partner, helping build and improve processes as the business continues to expand.
  
What's on offer

• Salary between $90,000 - $100,000 + Super (dependent on experience).
• Join a prestigious global luxury brand during an exciting growth phase.
• Centrally located office on Collins Street in Melbourne CBD.
• Broad, business-critical role with genuine ownership and autonomy.
• Work closely with senior leadership across APAC.
• Stable, collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping shape finance and operational processes as the business grows.
• This is a fully office-based role, so we're looking for someone who enjoys being onsite and working closely with the wider team.

  
What you'll be doing

• Manage the day-to-day finance operations, including month-end reporting, financial controls, and ensuring accurate financial records.
• Oversee inventory management for the boutiques, including stock reconciliations, stock counts, and maintaining robust controls over high-value luxury inventory.
• Ensure the business remains audit-ready by maintaining accurate inventory records and supporting compliance requirements.
• Prepare financial reports for the Group Finance team in APAC and ensure all reporting deadlines and compliance obligations are met.
• Partner closely with the General Manager to identify process improvements and drive operational efficiencies across the business.
• Regularly visit the boutique locations to oversee inventory management and support operational requirements.

  
  
About you
You'll be someone who enjoys working in a broad, autonomous role and is comfortable wearing multiple hats within a growing business.
You'll ideally bring:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce (CPA is not required)
• Proven experience in finance operations and financial reporting.
• Strong inventory or stock control experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) or a similar ERP system.
• Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• The confidence to work independently and take ownership of your function.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to build and improve processes.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with stakeholders across Australia and Asia.
• Experience within luxury retail, retail, wholesale or inventory-based businesses is highly regarded.
• Experience working with an Asia-Pacific regional head office is desirable but not a necessity.

  
If you're looking for a varied role where you can combine your finance expertise with operational involvement and enjoy working in a lean, high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.
  
Apply now or contact Jenna Binley at SMAART Recruitment on 03 8637 4444 or at jenna@smaart.com.au for a confidential discussion.