About the Role
Our client is a well-established, nationally operating business with a diversified portfolio spanning construction and manufacturing-related solutions. Operating through a vertically integrated model, the organisation brings together design, manufacturing and delivery capabilities to provide end-to-end solutions, with a continued focus on efficiency, consistency and scalable delivery outcomes.
The Responsibilities
Reporting to the CFO, this role is responsible for providing strategic finance decision-making support to the business's Executive General Managers. The role acts as an advisor and business partner to the GMs, supporting business decision-making through analytical insight, strategic acumen and commercially focused outcomes, and is responsible for ensuring operational controls are in place across the division.
- Partner with Executive General Managers and State General Managers, providing financial decision support to improve decision-making
- Lead, coach and develop the finance team, fostering accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement while building capability across the function
- Ensure results are accurate and timely with appropriate cut-off to support quality of earnings
- Partner with senior management to identify and implement business improvement opportunities and strategies
- Develop forecasts including the five-year plan, annual budget, quarterly forecast and monthly flash reporting, updating as markets change and opportunities arise
- Develop a standardised reporting suite to support decision-making across the division, including appropriate and robust manufacturing metrics
- Provide insights on results compared to budget and forecast for the Board Report, Monthly Business Review and Quarterly Business Review, and manage the end-to-end reporting process for these cycles
- Develop and prepare business cases for investments as required
- Develop and deploy levers to manage and optimise working capital
- Govern project management processes and controls
- Implement and deliver an effective operational and financial control environment, including appropriate segregation of duties and other internal controls
- Develop and implement key business controls specific to the division, including but not limited to project management, physical inventory, manufacturing processes, the Security of Payments Act and subcontractor processes
- Monitor business compliance with finance-related policies and procedures
- Identify process improvements to create long-term sustainable efficiencies, standardising across the division wherever possible
- Identify cost leadership efficiencies and direct cost savings to reduce costs and improve EBIT%
- Maintain balance sheet control through quarterly review and approval of accounts
- Identify, classify, mitigate and monitor financial and business risks across the division
The successful applicant should have
- A business degree plus CPA or CA qualification
- Background or previous exposure to construction and manufacturing industries
- Extensive experience leading and building finance teams
- Experience in a matrix organisation
- Advanced understanding of ERP systems and transformation projects
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to navigate competing priorities and manage expectations
- The ability to develop and implement policies and procedures to improve financial and business controls
- Willingness to travel to sites across Australia as required
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General Manager Finance employer: Sharp & Carter
At Sharp & Carter, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. As a Group Accountant, you'll enjoy a supportive environment that encourages innovation and offers opportunities for career advancement, all while working in the vibrant landscape of Australia. Our commitment to employee well-being and development makes us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
