Head of Finance in Melbourne

We are seeking a highly motivated, hands-on

Head of Finance, ANZ to join our dynamic team.

This role is bothstrategic and operational — you will shape the financial direction of the business while also being deeply involved in day-to-day execution.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with a strong background in Commercial Finance and FP&A, who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to deliver results.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Finance
• Lead and develop the budgeting, forecasting, and business reporting framework, ensuring consistency and accuracy of data across the business.
• Drive business analytics, partnering with commercial and support functions to deliver actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
• Provide in-depth analysis and actionable insights on Price, Trade Spend, Volume, Mix, and Margin; deliver robust regional analysis and reporting to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to drive informed commercial decisions.
• Coordinate and monitor the FP&A team’s reporting timeliness, ensuring a streamlined month-end reporting and analysis process.
• Develop and enhance reporting capabilities to empower business and support areas with meaningful information for decision-making.
• Support the commercial team in developing business models, including account and brand profitability, ROI analysis, and scenario planning.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of commercial and financial analysis to senior stakeholders.
• Oversee month-end closing and reporting, maintaining ownership of the P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, variance analysis, and fixed assets.
• Evaluate financial and operational efficiencies across all PL cost centers.
• Ensure compliance with tax, payroll, BAS, and FBT returns, and liaise with external auditors as required.
• Supervise finance staff and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Qualifications and Skills

• Required Experience and Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; professional qualifications (e. g., CPA, CFA, CIMA) highly desirable.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A/Commercial Finance, preferably in CPG/FMCG, healthcare, or related industries.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems (e. g., SAP, Hyperion, MSD) and Excel; experience with data visualization tools (e. g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on approach: Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels, with a willingness to get involved in the details as needed.
• Preferred Skills and Abilities
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong initiative and ownership.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and acting without always having a fully defined process.
• Agile, adaptable, and resilient in a dynamic environment.
• Strong sense of accountability and ability to work autonomously while respecting alignment processes.
• Balanced approach, combining creative problem-solving with operational discipline
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