Head of Finance
About Us
Baby Bunting is a family-focused business that has been dedicated to providing high-quality products and services to Australian families for over 40 years. From our humble beginnings as a small store in Balwyn, we have grown to become the largest and most loved baby retailer in Australia.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join our team and play a key role in shaping our financial future. As Head of Finance, you will be responsible for overseeing financial accounting, banking, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, while also contributing to commercial finance, performance management, and sustainability reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Compliance – Overseeing all financial accounting functions, ensuring compliance with ASX regulations, and maintaining accurate financial reporting.
Audit & Risk Management – Managing external audit processes, identifying and mitigating financial risks, and leading risk management frameworks.
Treasury, FX & Cash Management – Managing daily banking, cash control processes, supplier trading terms, and foreign exchange risk.
Sustainability Accounting – Implementing new sustainability accounting standards to enhance transparency and accountability.
Taxation & Compliance – Managing tax obligations across Australia and New Zealand while optimizing taxation strategies.
Leadership & Commercial Support – Leading and mentoring the finance team while driving strategic financial insights to support business growth.
Payroll Management – Ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* At least 15 years of experience in senior finance roles, preferably in retail or large-format operations.
* CA/CPA qualification.
* Strong financial acumen with a deep understanding of financial accounting standards, planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
* Experience leading finance teams and collaborating with executive stakeholders.
* Exceptional analytical skills with a strategic mindset and commercial awareness.
* Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
* Strong business acumen with a passion for driving performance and growth.
What We Offer:
* A chance to shape the financial future of Baby Bunting as we continue our growth across Australia and New Zealand.
* Training pathways to support your personal and professional development.
* Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.
* Competitive salary and incentives.
* Employee and family discounts.
* A dynamic, friendly team environment where you'll be challenged and supported to achieve personal and business goals.
* Tools of the trade: Excel, Power BI, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams.