* Global Pharmaceuticals Leader | Strategic & Commercially Impactful Role
* Drive key projects, including a SAP rollout, in a purpose-driven global business
About Our Client
Our client is a global pharmaceuticals company committed to improving patient outcomes through innovation, quality, and sustainable healthcare solutions. With a strong presence across ANZ, they offer a purpose-driven culture and a platform for long-term career growth. As the head of finance for the Australia and New Zealand operations, you will play a critical role in delivering robust financial governance, supporting strategic initiatives, and driving performance through insightful analysis and commercial guidance.
Job Description
Reporting directly to the General Manager - Australian & New Zealand and partnering closely with the ANZ leadership team, the Finance Director will lead all financial operations across Australia and New Zealand. You will play a critical role in delivering robust financial governance, supporting strategic initiatives, and driving performance through insightful analysis and commercial guidance.
Key Responsibilities include the following:
* Lead all aspects of financial planning, budgeting & Forecasting, reporting, and analysis across the ANZ region
* Act as a strategic business partner to the country leadership teams, providing commercial insights and challenge
* Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and risk management practices
* Drive operational efficiencies and support growth initiatives across multiple channels and markets
* Oversee statutory in accordance with IFRS, tax, and regulatory compliance in both Australia and New Zealand
* Play a key role in regional and global projects, including process improvement and systems upgrades
* Manage all local treasury and cash-flow requirements
The Successful Applicant
* CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent) with extensive post-qualification experience in a similar Finance Director or Chief Financial Officer position
* Proven track record in managing finance for complex, multi-entity operations - ideally within pharmaceuticals, medical devices, healthcare, or FMCG
* Strong leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams
* Commercially astute with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and support strategic decision-making
* Prior experience in SAP implementation or optimisation projects would be highly regarded
* Experience working in a matrixed, multinational environment will be advantageous
What's on Offer
This is a career-defining opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You'll work with passionate professionals in a business that truly makes a difference, and you'll be empowered to shape the financial direction of a key region. You will be paid an attractive executive salary package in a convenient Upper North Shore location with onsite parking.
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