Finance Manager

Perigon ·perigongroup.com.au

Location Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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The Organisation

Our client is a well established, fast growing business operating in a high volume and highly operational environment. With continued growth creating greater complexity across the finance function, they are looking for a hands on Finance Manager who can take ownership of the day to day function, lead the team and bring a strong commercial lens to the numbers.

The role will initially commence as a three month contract, with a genuine view to permanent for the right person.

The Role

Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of the day to day finance function while supporting the business through its next stage of growth.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Overseeing month end, general ledger and balance sheet activities
  • Managing and supporting the AP and AR functions
  • Reviewing financial performance and providing meaningful commentary and insights
  • Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow activities
  • Ensuring strong financial controls, reconciliations and reporting processes
  • Identifying opportunities to streamline and improve finance processes
  • Partnering with operational stakeholders across the business
  • Leading, mentoring and developing the existing finance team
  • Supporting the ongoing evolution and structure of the finance function
  • Assisting with ad hoc commercial analysis and finance projects
About You

You will be an experienced Finance Manager or strong Senior Financial Accountant ready to step into a broader leadership role.

You will ideally bring:
  • Strong financial and management accounting experience
  • Previous experience leading or mentoring a finance team
  • A hands on approach and willingness to get into the detail
  • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to look beyond the numbers
  • Confidence working with senior and operational stakeholders
  • A proactive approach to process improvement and problem solving
  • The ability to operate effectively in a fast paced, growing environment
Experience within FMCG, wholesale, distribution, manufacturing, food or another high volume operational environment would be highly regarded.

For more information contact Sara on 3854 3804 or email on sara.vanderheld@perigongroup.com.au.

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Who is hiring for the Finance Manager role?
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Where is the Finance Manager job located?
The Finance Manager role with Perigon is based in Brisbane, QLD, AU.
Is the Finance Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Perigon.
What experience level is the Finance Manager role?
The Finance Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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