About the Role
Reporting to the Group CFO and leading a team of senior finance professionals, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, including accounting operations, tax, compliance, financial reporting, cash flow, and risk. You will also play a key role in identifying opportunities for process automation and supporting business growth initiatives, including M&A activity.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end processes, general ledger, and reconciliations
• Oversee AP/AR, working capital, treasury, and daily cash flow management
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and tax obligations
• Lead external audits and maintain strong internal controls
• Drive automation and continuous improvement of finance systems
• Deliver financial insights, models, and reporting to support executive decision-making
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and development to a high-performing finance team

Skills and Experience

• CPA or CA qualification
• Experience in inventory and costing
• Experience in financial and management accounting
• Strong technical knowledge in Australian accounting standards, tax compliance, and consolidations
• Proven leadership capabilities and ability to influence at senior levels
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with D365 and PowerBI is highly regarded
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Benefits

• Take ownership of a national finance function and help drive meaningful business outcomes.
• Be part of a senior leadership team that values integrity, innovation, and performance.
• Lead a dedicated team of passionate individuals, fostering a culture of collaboration and empowerment
• Values driven organisation fostering flexibility

About the Organisation 

Australia’s largest distributor in its category, this company operates across the country with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and customer-centric solutions. With a legacy of over a century, it continues to evolve through strategic partnerships and a commitment to excellence in service and supply chain performance.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Andi Caragounis at acaragounis@sharpandcarter.com.au.  For applications however, please submit these via the link.
  
Please note that all direct and third party applications will be forwarded to Sharp & Carter for consideration.