About:

Our client is an Australian-owned organisation with a diverse portfolio of successful fashion and consumer products and brands and a reputation for market leadership. This well-established business provides the growth opportunity and resources for its dynamic brands to innovate and capture significant market share, fostering a culture of ambitious development and impactful execution across its operations.

The real buzz, however, surrounds the specific brand you'll be championing. It has quickly achieved household name status, loved by consumers for its fresh approach, on-trend products, and exceptional quality. With a knack for capturing the market and consistently exceeding customer expectations, this brand has not only seen strong revenue growth but has also cultivated a loyal, almost cult-like following. Having recently been focusing on how head office impacts future growth they are now making serious inroads into the US and European markets, this is a brand that’s going places – fast. It’s a name synonymous with style and smarts, making it a genuinely exciting place to be.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and commercially-minded Senior Finance Manager to join our dynamic, growing business. In this key leadership role, you will be at the helm of our finance function, taking full ownership of financial management and reporting for our Australian and US operations. Reporting to the CFO, you will be a crucial part of the leadership team, providing the financial insights that drive business performance and continually improve financial systems and processes.

What You'll Do

Take full ownership of the integrity of the general ledger and all subsidiary ledgers, overseeing complex balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring robust financial controls are designed, implemented, and operating effectively.

Manage all technical accounting matters, including researching and implementing new accounting standards and preparing position papers on complex transactions.

Oversee all corporate tax compliance activities, including the management of FBT, BAS, and income tax returns, acting as the key liaison with external tax advisors and the ATO.

Drive the annual external audit process from planning to completion, ensuring all requirements are met and a smooth engagement is achieved.

Champion continuous improvement by leading projects to enhance financial systems and processes; this includes optimising the use of our ERP, automating workflows, and improving the efficiency of the reporting cycle.

Manage the annual budgeting and regular forecasting cycles, ensuring the collation of accurate data from across the business and providing detailed variance analysis to management.

Mentor, lead, and develop the finance team, building technical capability and fostering a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.

Oversee the Group's cash flow and treasury functions, implementing strategies to optimise liquidity and financial health.

• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards (AASB/IFRS).

What You'll Bring

You are a qualified CA or CPA with extensive experience in a senior finance role, such as a Financial Controller or Finance Manager. Your background includes working within a product driven industry with complexity around inventory and / or manufacturing / bill of materials, giving you a comprehensive understanding of diverse financial environments. Your technical accounting skills are your core strength, with expertise in financial reporting, consolidations, and statutory compliance. This is complemented by exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities, and you have a proven track record of leading budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes that drive business performance.

A natural leader, you have proven experience in leading and mentoring a finance team to foster a culture of high performance. You lead from the front with a proactive, hands-on style and a genuine passion for continuous improvement and supporting business growth. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills allow you to build effective partnerships across all levels of the organisation and influence key stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

Step into a role where you can make a tangible impact on our business. As a key partner, your insights will directly shape our direction and fuel our growth. You'll have the autonomy to drive meaningful transformation and change within a growing environment. We'll look to you to take the lead on critical finance projects, from enhancing our processes to playing a pivotal role in system and ERP implementations that will define our operational future.

You will be joining a dynamic and collaborative team where you can see the results of your work every day. We are deeply committed to the growth of our people, and you will have the opportunity to lead and mentor a talented team, building a best-in-class finance function. In our supportive and engaging atmosphere, you'll not only advance the careers of others but will find clear pathways for your own professional development.