At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance for a $150M+ recycling operation and drive profitability.
- Company: Join Visy, Australia's largest recycler powering the circular economy.
- Benefits: Enjoy career growth, employee discounts, wellbeing programs, and salary packaging options.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team that values safety, respect, and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainability while developing high-performing teams.
- Qualifications: CA or CPA qualified with strong management accounting experience.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Lead finance across a diverse $150M+ recycling operation. Partner with operational leaders to improve profitability and performance. Work close to home – based at either Coolaroo or Springvale.
Ready to step beyond reporting and become a trusted business partner? Lead finance for a $150M+ multi-site operation while driving commercial insight, performance and team capability across Victoria. This role offers the opportunity to lead financial performance across multiple business streams, including recycling facilities, fibre purchasing operations, glass beneficiation and collections.
You will be a key member of the Victorian leadership team, partnering closely with operational leaders to drive profitability, support strategic decision making and provide commercial insights that create value across the business. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced finance leader who enjoys balancing hands-on accounting responsibilities with strategic business partnering and people leadership.
What you'll do:
- Partner with operational leaders to improve profitability, productivity and business performance.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, month-end reporting and financial planning across Victorian operations.
- Deliver commercial insights, analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
- Oversee financial controls, governance, compliance and balance sheet integrity.
- Lead, coach and develop a team of Management Accountants while driving continuous improvement.
What You Will Bring:
- CA or CPA qualification.
- Strong experience in management accounting, commercial finance or finance business partnering.
- Proven ability to lead multiple P&Ls within a complex operational environment.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
- Strong technical accounting, financial controls and compliance capability, combined with the stakeholder management, influencing and commercial acumen to partner effectively with operational leaders.
What you’ll love when you join us:
- Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company.
- Employee Benefits: Access retail discounts, wellbeing programs and employee support services.
- Novated Leasing: Take advantage of attractive salary packaging and vehicle leasing options.
About Visy: Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, recycling and remanufacturing. We believe materials are not truly recycled until they’re made into something new—and it all starts with Visy Recycling. As Australia’s largest recycler, our extensive network of recycling operations is integrated with our manufacturing sites. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging.
You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check. Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.
State Accounting Manager in Melbourne employer: Visy Group
At Visy, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion. As a Shift Fitter, you'll enjoy competitive pay rates, including a 30% shift loading, and access to our Employee Assistance Program, all while contributing to a sustainable future through critical recycling operations. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to continuous improvement, Visy is the ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a dynamic environment.
