ParagonCare Group is a leading diversified healthcare distributor and manufacturer across the Asia–Pacific region, with a proud heritage spanning more than 100 years. Following the transformational merger of Clifford Hallam and ParagonCare in 2024, the Group has emerged as a scaled, ASX-listed healthcare leader with approximately $3.6bn in FY25 revenue.
This role offers the opportunity to step into a high-visibility leadership position within a growing, ASX-listed healthcare organisation, where finance plays a central role in strategy, integration and performance. You’ll work closely with an experienced executive team and help shape the future finance capability of the Group.
The Opportunity
This is a senior leadership role for an accomplished finance professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced and acquisitive environments.
The Group Finance Manager will take ownership of group accounting, statutory and management reporting, and balance sheet governance across ANZ operations. You will lead a capable finance team, partner closely with senior stakeholders, and play a critical role in strengthening reporting excellence, controls and scalability befitting a leading ASX-listed organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead group accounting and month-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
- Oversee half-year and full-year statutory reporting for the listed entity, including audit and Audit & Risk Committee requirements
- Act as custodian of the Group general ledger, balance sheet governance and financial controls
- Provide technical accounting leadership, including complex accounting matters, position papers and acquisition support
- Partner with Corporate Finance, Tax and business leaders on budgeting, forecasting and financial insights
- Support tax compliance through high-quality data and collaboration with internal and external advisors
- Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and controls
- Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing team of financial and commercial accountants
- CA or CPA qualified, with a degree in Accounting, Commerce or Finance
- Strong background in group accounting and financial reporting within complex, multi-entity environments
- Proven experience preparing statutory accounts for an ASX-listed organisation
- Deep technical accounting expertise combined with strong commercial judgement
- Demonstrated people leadership experience and ability to build high-performing teams
- Experience supporting acquisitive growth and post-merger integration
- Exposure to ERP or large-scale finance system implementations
- Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders
To apply or for a confidential discussion, please contact Jack Munro at jmunro@sharpandcarter.com.au
All third party submissions of candidates will be forwarded to Sharp & Carter for consideration
