The Company

Operating in Australia for multiple decades, our client is a well-respected private equity backed manufacturing entity that has experienced significant growth in the last five years. They are a leading provider of components for critical infrastructure.

The company operates at a fast pace, is raw in places, but full of opportunity. If you are someone who craves roles where you can add value quickly - this is your kind of gig. The right candidate will be building the plane while flying it.

Described by the CEO as the best company culture he has witnessed, this is a professionally stimulating role supported by a caring team that wants to see you succeed. There is no politics here, just a drive to get the job done well.

The Role

This position will steer the FP&A function as well as support financial decision making around new ventures. In brief, the candidate will overlook the following responsibilities:

• Lead the development and consolidation of 3-way budgets and forecasts for multiple entities
• Support the preparation of monthly profit forecasts and performance reporting
• Lead the creation of Power BI dashboards and improve FP&A governance
• Prepare board packs and associated reporting
• Partner with operational executives to provide financial advice to support decision making
• Assist the CFO and executives with due diligence around M&A activity and commercial projects
• Assist with post-implementation ERP change management
• Document current process and identify opportunities to remove redundant processes and improve management reporting and month-end timelines

This is a 12M FTC with flexibility in working practices. The office works from home up to 2 days per week.

Your Profile

• CA or CPA Qualified
• Previous experience in manufacturing, construction, or infrastructure is highly regarded
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is highly regarded
• Power BI experience is highly advantageous
• Excellent technical accounting and excel skillset
• Ability to handle a challenging change and growth environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Natural accounting intuition - ability to spot when numbers don't appear correct

Value Prop

• Opportunity to be involved in a firm which has a long-term sustainability strategy
• Exposure to private-equity with the ability to have a tangible effect on improving processes and the bottom-line
• Work with an industry leading CFO who has built his career on improving financial environments and business performance
• Scope for participation in M&A activity, adding commercial value around modelling and financial due diligence

Apply Today

Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button or for further information, contact our Melbourne office on 9691 3666.

Learn more about our Melbourne recruitment services: http://www.roberthalf.com.au/recruitment-agency-melbourne

Job Reference No: 06810-0013206388

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