Job Overview
This leading agricultural business is expanding its Australian presence.
We offer world-class quality products and consultative solutions to the industry known for customer centricity.
The role requires frequent travel to support dispersed facilities, offices, and teams across Australia and New Zealand.
Main Responsibilities
* Review and enhance financial policies with Board approval and ensure compliance.
* Oversee the preparation and presentation of financial statements, budgets, and forecasts including annual statutory audit with an unqualified opinion.
* Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
* Manage cash flow investments and financial planning.
* Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision making.
* Control costs and maintain margins, identify opportunities to maximise profitability and improve efficiency.
* Assist with capital expenditure proposals and post-approval reporting.
* Review and maintain a tax-efficient structure for the broader group.
General Commercial Support
* Provide sound commercial advice on all business matters.
* Act as an active member of the ANZ Lead Team, fostering a culture of collaboration, trust, delivery, and continuous improvement.
Risk ESG and Insurance
* Establish and maintain a robust risk management framework to protect reputation, supply ability, and assets of the group.
* Maintain appropriate insurance programs and drive the group's ESG sustainability initiatives as approved by the Board.
Property Advisory Support
* Provide financial advice for property investment activities, including reporting, cashflow planning, tax, and legal compliance.
* Ensure lease agreements are appropriate and current, work with the COO to align seed and property needs for win-win outcomes.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field.
* Professional certification, e.g., CPA, CFA.
* Proven senior financial management experience, preferably in agricultural or related industries.
* Strong knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.
* Experience managing legal commercial agreements, IT risk management, and sustainability initiatives.
* Track record of managing large-scale operations and driving business growth.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and data-driven decision making.
* ERP experience, ideally Microsoft D365.
* Able and willing to travel extensively across Australia and New Zealand, and potentially further.
* Computer literacy with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
* Strong strategic capabilities along with customer-focused business acumen.
* Excellent collaboration and relationship building skills, team player.
* Problem-solving orientation and ability to think critically under pressure.
Application Information
* Please submit your resume and cover letter in Word format via the application link.
* Confidential enquiries can be made to Peter Starling or Wayne Rademeyer.