CELOTTI Workforce is seeking a senior, hands-on finance leader to own our back-office and corporate services function. This role is central to keeping the business running smoothly, with responsibility across payroll, finance operations, reporting and group shared services.
About CELOTTI Workforce
CELOTTI Workforce is a national labour hire and recruitment group, with additional group businesses including a newly established Singapore entity.
We’ve recently appointed a new CEO and are continuing to mature our shared-services model across the group. As part of this next phase, we’re looking for a senior, practical finance leader who can provide strong control, clear reporting and dependable leadership across the back office.
The Role
This is a central role within the business.
You’ll lead the finance and corporate services function, ensuring payroll, cash flow, compliance, reporting and key corporate services are well controlled and predictable. You’ll be the single senior point of accountability for these functions and work closely with the CEO and group leaders to support effective decision-making.
The role is hands-on where required, but primarily focused on ownership, structure and control rather than doing everything personally.
Key Responsibilities:
Finance Operations & ControlEnd-to-end ownership of payroll integrity in a multi-region labour hire environmentOversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable and billingCashflow visibility, short-term forecasting and expenditure controlOversight of invoice finance and funding arrangementsBank reconciliations and balance-sheet disciplineOwnership of month-end and end-of-year close processes
Reporting, Budgeting & ForecastingCoordinate the annual budgeting process across CELOTTI Workforce and group entitiesWork with group business leaders to gather inputs and ensure budgets are practical and understoodMaintain rolling forecasts and update them as trading conditions changePrepare clear internal management reporting, including budget vs actual commentaryEnsure reporting is timely, accurate and useful for management and the Board
Corporate & Shared ServicesLead and develop the back-office team (payroll, AR, AP)Act as owner of shared services across group entities, including SingaporeSet clear workflows, priorities and accountabilityBuild documented, resilient finance and corporate services processes
Insurance, Procurement & Asset ManagementOwn the group’s insurance program, including renewals, data collation and claims coordinationAct as the primary liaison with insurance brokers and advisorsEstablish and maintain procurement policies, approval thresholds and preferred supplier frameworksProvide visibility and discipline over key supplier spendMaintain accurate asset registers (vehicles, equipment, IT and other insured assets)Coordinate asset acquisition, disposal and renewal processesEnsure alignment between assets, insurance coverage, depreciation and reporting
This component of the role focuses on oversight and control, not day-to-day purchasing or administration.
Compliance & External RelationshipsCoordinate BAS, payroll tax, superannuation, WorkCover and ATO obligationsLiaise with external accountants, financiers, insurers and advisorsEnsure compliance requirements are met without disruption to operations
About You
You’re likely a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Corporate Services Manager who:
Has strong experience in payroll-heavy or operational businessesIs comfortable leading a small finance and back-office teamCan partner effectively with non-finance leadersIs calm and organisedTakes pride in running a tight, dependable function
Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or related disciplineCPA/CA preferred but not essentialStrong experience across finance operations, reporting and complianceSolid systems and process mindset
To ApplyIf this is a position you could see yourself in, please click APPLY, contact Michelle at CELOTTI Workforce on 0439 428 807, or email your resume to HR@celotti.com.au.Alternatively, call our office on 1300 235 688.
Supporting DiversityCELOTTI Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in strength through diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive, respectful and fair working environment. We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islanders, and people of all backgrounds and beliefs.