Head of Finance

The Company
  
A unique opportunity to join a growing retail business as Head of Finance and take ownership of the finance function at an important stage of the Company’s growth.
This is a highly influential finance leadership position where financial governance, finance business partnering and commercial performance are all critical to the next phase of growth.
  
The Role
  
We are seeking a technically strong Finance Professional/Business Partner to support the CFO who will focus on long-range strategy and take the finance team from a transactional team to a true Business Partnering team.
The role involves leading and managing a high performing team and leading a function that operates as a strategic business partner whilst maintaining the discipline required in a regulated environment.
The role is clear, this is a hands on roll up the sleeves type of role to lead your finance team to the next level – clean up areas that require attention and move the finance team into a business partnering team.
  
Key responsibilities include;

• Lead and develop a high-performing team across finance operations, financial control, payroll, FP&A and external reporting to create a service-oriented culture.
• Lead the development of an outstanding business partnering model and building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Driving the financial sustainability agenda including oversight of efficiency, productivity and revenue improvement initiatives.
• Driving improvement across financial processes, systems and reporting using technology and automation.
• Act as a trusted adviser to the CFO and Executive Team.
• Own month end, management reporting, manage cashflow, working capital, commercial analysis and forecast/budgeting.

The Candidate
  

• CA, CPA or equivalent.
• Head of Finance, Financial Controller or strong FP&A / Finance Manager background.
• Demonstrated experience in automation and business intelligence solutions.
• Hands on in approach and experience owning full function Finance.
• Strong track record in commercial business partnering, financial modeling and driving commercial outcomes.
• Experience in a senior leadership role within retail, wholesale, distribution or FMCG highly regarded.

  
Benefits
  

• The upside is ownership and shape how finance operates and build the finance function as the business continues to grow.
• A vibrant and energetic work environment.
• Career progression and development opportunities.
• WFH and Office with Free Parking

This role is exclusive to Mitalent Recruitment Group. Apply now and for a confidential discussion, contact Nick Iezzi on niezzi@mitalent.com.au