Your new company Hays is proud to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected Queensland-based food production business to recruit a Finance & Administration Manager. Operating within a fast-paced production environment, this organisation is recognised for its commitment to quality, operational excellence and continuous improvement. This is a hands‐on leadership opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to play a key role within the senior leadership team while leading a team of five across finance and payroll. This is an on‐site position, offering direct exposure to operations and the ability to influence business performance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, mentoring and developing a team of five across finance and payroll
- Managing month‐end close, financial reporting and forecasting processes
- Delivering business performance analysis and commercial insights
- Partnering closely with operational leaders to improve manufacturing performance and profitability
- Developing budgets, financial models and business plans
- Managing external audit requirements and stakeholder relationships
- Overseeing tax, compliance and statutory reporting obligations
- Reviewing contracts and identifying cost‐saving opportunities
- Driving process improvements and efficiencies across finance operations
- Supporting the ongoing optimisation of Oracle ERP processes and reporting
What you'll need to succeed
- CA or CPA qualified
- Previous experience leading finance teams within a manufacturing, industrial, agribusiness, FMCG or similar environment
- Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise
- Experience business partnering with operational stakeholders
- Advanced commercial acumen and analytical capability
- Oracle ERP experience highly regarded
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive, hands‐on approach and ability to thrive in a site‐based environment
What you'll get in return
- Senior leadership position with genuine influence across the business
- Opportunity to work closely with operational and executive stakeholders
- Lead a high‐performing finance and payroll team
- Stable and established manufacturing organisation
- Diverse role combining financial leadership, business partnering and operational improvement
- Competitive salary package between $140,000 - $160,000 base + super
Finance Manager employer: Rashi Joshi
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