At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a finance team, manage month-end processes, and drive continuous improvement.
- Company: Join Haigh’s Chocolates, a beloved Australian brand with a rich heritage.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, supportive culture, and comprehensive training provided.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Shape the future of finance in an iconic company while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA/CA preferred, with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
About the Company
Since 1915, Haigh’s Chocolates has been crafting premium chocolate in Adelaide, growing into one of Australia’s most loved and respected brands. Combining its own state-of-the-art manufacturing with retail stores across the country and a thriving corporate business, Haigh’s is known for its commitment to quality, ethical sourcing and community. It’s an organisation that is respectful of its heritage but firmly focused on its future, and its finance function is a key part of that journey.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll lead a professional finance team in a dynamic business in a growth phase, with best practice and efficiency firmly on the agenda, a genuine opportunity to lead change and make your mark.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-of-month process across five entities, guiding the team through each step
- Prepare, review and finalise month-end financial statements and commentary
- Provide insightful financial analysis to support decision making and identify opportunities for improvement
- Own balance sheet reconciliations, consolidation entries and intercompany accounts, ensuring general ledger integrity
- Partner with operations on gross margin, inventory and manufacturing variances to explain what is driving results
- Review and lodge BAS, prepare the FBT return and support end-of-year processes, liaising with external accountants
- Drive continuous improvement across finance processes
- Coach and develop the team, maintaining a high-performing, commercially minded finance culture
Skills & Experience
- Degree in Accounting or Finance and CPA/CA qualification preferred, or well progressed and committed to completing
- Proven experience running month end and leading a diverse finance team
- Strong balance sheet, consolidation and intercompany accounting skills
- Retail and/or manufacturing experience (highly regarded)
- Commercial acumen and a strong interest in reporting that drives decision-making
- Systems and data-savvy, with experience in an ERP environment (QAD advantageous) and a continuous improvement mindset
- A people-focused leader with high emotional intelligence who builds trust and communicates clearly at all levels
Benefits & Culture
- You will be joining a supportive, engaged finance team that is passionate about lifting performance and genuinely enjoys working together.
- A comprehensive handover and training will be provided to set you up for success.
- Real scope to shape processes, analysis and the future direction of the finance function
- Opportunity to contribute to an iconic, established Australian business
- Supportive team culture built on trust, contribution and determination
- Flexible working arrangements available
- Easy to access city fringe location including car park
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