Head of Finance - Commercial
Job title : | Head of Finance - Commercial |
Location : | Melbourne |
Job type : | Permanent or Full Time |
Contact name : | Will Nichols |
Contact email : | wnichols@sharpandcarter.com.au |
Job reference : | 1665261 |
Our client is a leading FMCG/Food organisation ($2 billion TO) with a reputation for operational excellence, innovation, and a commitment to delivering outstanding service to its customers. Recognised for its high-performance finance function, the organisation embraces continuous improvement and retains exceptional talent at every level.
The Role:
Reporting directly to the CFO, you will provide drive operational excellence and deliver measurable business impact across the organisation.
As Head of Finance, you will act as a key business partner to the executive team, including the COO, Head of Property, and Operations leaders. You will lead the development and execution of long-term capital plans, cost efficiency programs, and operational financial frameworks, ensuring the business is optimised for growth and productivity. You will also play a pivotal role in evaluating commercial opportunities, preparing business cases for new projects and supporting M&A activities where relevant.
In addition, you will lead and mentor a high-performing finance team, establishing robust people practices, governance, and accountability across the function. Your ability to translate complex operational data into actionable insights will be critical in supporting executive decisions and delivering sustainable business outcomes.
Ideally:
We are looking for a CA/CPA qualified finance leader with 10+ years of post-qualification experience in large, fast-paced and complex environments. The ideal candidate will be skilled in synthesising complex data, modelling scenarios and providing clear and actionable recommendations.
Why:
This is a senior role with significant impact on the long-term success of the business. You will have the autonomy and authority to influence key strategic and operational decisions while developing and implementing initiatives that drive efficiency, profitability and growth.
For more information, please email Will Nichols at: wnichols@sharpandcarter.com.au