Finance manager

Report directly to the CFO and influence key decisions.

Lead a high performing team in a complex operation.

Enjoy a lifestyle role in beautiful North Queensland.

About the Company

Elite Executive are proud to partner with Tully Sugar to recruit their next Finance Manager. Tully Sugar is one of Australia's largest sugar milling operations and plays a significant role in supporting the agricultural economy of North Queensland. With a strong focus on operational excellence, sustainability and continuous improvement, the organisation manages a complex business encompassing agricultural operations, manufacturing, logistics, export activities and by product production.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Manager will lead the day‐to‐day finance function while providing commercial insight and strategic financial support across the business.

This is a hands‐on leadership role requiring a commercially minded finance professional who can move comfortably between financial reporting, operational analysis and stakeholder engagement. You will play a key role in supporting business performance, driving financial discipline and providing meaningful insights that assist operational leaders in making informed decisions.

Leading a team of four, you will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management, compliance, governance and business improvement initiatives while partnering closely with leaders across farming, milling, transport, maintenance and export operations.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting activities.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Provide commercial analysis and recommendations to support operational decision making.
• Monitor and analyse production, transport, maintenance and operational costs.
• Support capital expenditure planning and investment analysis.
• Oversee cashflow management, treasury activities and working capital performance.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, taxation requirements and audit obligations.
• Contribute to sustainability reporting and emerging reporting requirements.

Skills and Experience Required

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior finance leadership role.
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting capability.
• Experience managing cashflow, treasury and compliance obligations.
• Proven ability to partner with operational stakeholders and provide commercial insights.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience within agribusiness, manufacturing, export or other operationally focused environments will be highly regarded.
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems.

Benefits

• Senior leadership position reporting directly to the CFO.
• Opportunity to influence business performance across a complex operation.
• Diverse role combining technical finance and commercial leadership.
• Supportive and collaborative executive leadership team.
• Stable organisation with a strong presence in North Queensland.
• Opportunity to live and work in one of Australia's most picturesque regional locations.

At Elite Executive we are committed to creating inclusive workplaces that promote and value diversity and inclusion. We encourage and welcome people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply.

ONLY APPLICANTS WITH THE RIGHT TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.