Head of Finance in Melbourne

Company Description

At Endeavour, we’re totally into what we do. With a portfolio that includes Dan Murphy’s, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks and more, we love to bring people together. Together we share our passion for our products and industry; it’s what inspires us to dream big, and continue to create new experiences for our customers and teams across Australia.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Finance – Capital, Property & Supply Chain to join our team. In this high-impact strategic role, you will take ownership of deploying our annual ~$0.5b capital investment program, managing the financial performance of ~$2,100 property assets, and driving the commercial direction of our supply chain and fulfillment capabilities.

Here is a taster of what you can expect in this role:

• Lead long-range financial planning, budgets, and forecasts for capital, property, and supply chain portfolios.
• Proactively monitor performance drivers, establish early warning signals, and drive corrective actions.
• Lead the capital allocation and prioritization framework across the group.
• Act as the centre of excellence for business case formulation, investment charters, risk appetites, and post-implementation benefits tracking.
• Deliver critical commercial evaluation for retail open/closures, hotel acquisitions, developments, and sale/leaseback transactions.
• Optimize the ~$0.2b facilities management cost base (including energy, waste, and maintenance) and key external partner relationships.
• Drive financial due diligence on major supply chain sourcing and fulfillment initiatives.
• Proactively manage and optimize the ~$0.3b supply chain cost base, collaborating with eCommerce and partner networks to reduce delivery costs per order.
• Support financial due diligence for M&A opportunities from evaluation through transaction completion.
• Coach, mentor, and inspire direct and indirect reports across capital, property, and supply chain functions, driving a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative culture.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years of experience, with extensive depth in Commercial Finance leadership.
• Formal accounting qualification (CA/CPA).
• Proven track record partnering with senior executives to shape strategy and deliver financial outcomes.
• Demonstrated expertise in capital allocation frameworks, business case development, scenario modeling, and cyclical benefits tracking for complex programs.
• Experience evaluating M&A proposals and material strategic investments.
• Exceptional leadership capability, with a history of developing high-performing, collaborative teams.

Desirable Experience

• Background in Retail, FMCG, Supply Chain, or Property industries.
• Experience navigating Digital & Technology transformation programs.
• Strong background in Corporate Finance or M&A.

Benefits

• We offer hybrid ways of working.
• An exclusive discount card for our ALH Hotels pubs & accommodation, BWS, Dan Murphy’s and other Endeavour Group brands.
• Through our partnership with Woolworths, you'll also enjoy discounts at Woolies supermarkets and BIG W.
• As a valued member of the team, your health and wellbeing is our top priority. You will have access to a range of free services to help you live well and support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Endeavour Group is full of opportunities - use our dedicated learning and development options to grow an idea, yourself, and your career.

Additional Information

We’re serious about creating a safe, inclusive and fun place to work where equal opportunity is key, and flexibility is part of how we roll. If this job excites you - and you’re close-enough on the requirements, reach out, we’d love to hear from you.