Finance Manager in Maryborough

Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions Pty Ltd (RNM), a joint venture between Rheinmetall Waffe Munitions and NIOA Pty Ltd, operates a state-of-the-art forging and manufacturing facility in Maryborough QLD that produces artillery shell cases and other munitions-related products for supply to defence.

As Finance Manager, you are responsible for the overall financial strategy and execution of all financial processes. This includes general financial and accounting processes (including bookkeeping, budgeting, financial analysis, payroll, tax, and insurance) as well as oversight of Procurement and Logistics, IT, and Security & Compliance. You are responsible for the financial health and profitability of RNM and support long-term strategy development with Senior Leadership and the RNM board by undertaking accurate data analysis.

Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions seeks applicants who align with the company’s way of working to create a workplace where we value, respect, and look out for each other, where we collectively deliver exceptional service and are continually challenged to grow and be successful. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive work environment.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and lead the finance team by establishing a finance strategy, budget, policies, procedures, processes, and KPIs to optimize value.
• Fully accountable for all accounting, finance, tax, payroll, and insurance activities and processes, including shareholder and business legislative reporting requirements.
• Ensure reconciliation of monthly accounts and supervise ongoing processing of accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Perform and be accountable for recurring and ad-hoc analysis and reporting to internal Rheinmetall Group entities while adhering to specific group requirements.
• Prepare timely and detailed reports as required on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to meet legislative and internal company (and Group) requirements including completion of annual financial statement.
• Liaise with RNM’s auditor and external support as well as coordinate and be fully responsible for the annual financial auditing process of RNM.
• Analyse costs, pricing, profitability, sales, and the company’s actual performance compared to business plans and budget.
• Develop and present financial modelling to identify and facilitate improvements in business profitability scenarios.
• Co-ordinate and be responsible for the preparation of the company finance budget including the facilitation of functional leader involvement and ownership including IT and investments.
• Co-ordinate and distribute monthly budget tracking information to functional managers.
• Interpret financial information to senior leadership as well as RNM board and provide recommendations for improved outcomes aligned to the company strategic direction.
• Perform additional project work for the company as required including Medium Calibre and major customer contracts.
• Set up and maintain RNM’s ERP and Payroll systems.
• Supervise and be responsible for processing of company payroll in accordance with legislation including employment, payroll tax, and superannuation legislation.
• Review and maintain adequate business and operation insurance relevant to RNM, its business function, and associated risks.
• Establish and maintain excellent professional relationships with other functional leaders to achieve seamless functional outcomes.
• Monitor effectiveness of the finance function by overseeing activities and undertaking audits, health checks, and other activities fostering a continuous improvement culture.
• Co-ordinate, support, and be responsible for all procurement and logistic processes including the onsite warehouse team and corresponding stock-taking procedures.
• Monitor effectiveness of the procurement and logistic function by overseeing activities and undertaking audits, health checks, and other activities fostering a continuous improvement culture.
• Co-ordinate, support, and be responsible for all IT processes including IT security and other company projects as well as onsite support.
• Monitor effectiveness of the IT function by overseeing activities and undertaking audits, health checks, and other activities fostering a continuous improvement culture.
• Co-ordinate, support, and be responsible for all Security and Compliance processes including Rheinmetall Group compliance as well as DISP requirements.
• Lead by example and enact any change management/company project initiatives with your team in a highly supportive and encouraging manner for positive outcomes.
• Establish and actively monitor key performance indicators, identifying opportunities for improvement, determining root cause, develop plans to resolve and lead execution of resolution.
• Develop and implement corrective measures to update best practices.
• In collaboration with the WHSE Specialist and senior leadership team, define, communicate and implement the SMS and accompanying safety processes in your area to provide a safe workplace and ensure it is effective.
• As an officer under the WHS Act, ensure current WHS knowledge and awareness of RNM’s risks, approve & implement adequate resources including for rehabilitation and suitable duties, partner with WHSE Specialist, monitor and assess for effectiveness.
• Foster a positive safety culture by promoting safe work practices, effective communication, supporting health and wellbeing and inspiring your leaders to develop and maintain strong safety knowledge, compliance and reporting.
• Ensure prompt and adequate investigation and resolution of safety incidents and matters escalated to you by your team in collaboration with the WHSE Specialist or LT as necessary.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience:

• Minimum Degree in finance and accounting.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of taxation, payroll, business finance and operational reporting & processes, auditing and legislative requirements.
• Senior leadership experience - leader of teams, including outside area of principle expertise.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in similar role complying with relevant people, safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Advanced computer experience with MS Office suite, Think Cell and ERP.
• Language – English – verbal & written – intermediate to advanced.

Preferred:

• Post grad CPA/CFA/finance/leadership.
• SAP experience.

Personal Attributes:

• High professional and ethical standards and integrity in professional and personal dealings.
• Process driven but flexible to deliver results.
• Highly organised and self-motivated.
• Strive for improvement and opportunities.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Additional Requirements:

• Fit to work in munitions manufacturing environment.
• Resilience and ability to work varied hours as required to achieve desired outcomes.
• Police/security screening checks and permanent right to work in Australia.
• Obtain and maintain Baseline Security Clearance, or level as prescribed by DISP membership & RNM SPPs.
• Travel may be required.

Join a dynamic team focused on collaborative, hands-on ways of working for successful outcomes. Work in a state-of-the-art facility created for technical excellence and future expansion and includes quality equipment, offices and amenities. Flexibility to provide input into the systems and processes for the operations. Work for a company that values people, exceptional quality and service. Excellent opportunity in a regional location in South-East Queensland. Strong links to the global Rheinmetall community across the world and Nioa throughout Australia.

General Requirements:

By applying for this role, you accept that the following checks will occur: Police checks and security checks, Australian citizenship, permanent residency/rights and availability to work in Australia.