Finance Manager (Retail & eCommerce)
Austral, 2179
Are you a commercially astute Finance Manager or an experienced leader seeking a high-impact, hands-on opportunity? Join a growth-focused venture within the construction materials and digital retail industry, backed by a well-known national brand. Located in Australia's booming Western Sydney, near the new Sydney International Airport, this business is rapidly expanding its physical and digital retail supply channels. As part of the stable Australasian Progressive Group, this role offers the excitement of a developing business with the security of an established organisation.
Location & Benefits: Based in West Hoxton, NSW (Western Sydney), this role is a hands-on leadership position requiring full time onsite commitment. Onsite parking is available. This role offers up to $140k + super for candidates with relevant experience, along with significant professional growth opportunities.
Role Description
This is a pivotal opportunity for a commercially minded Finance Manager to drive business performance and support growth initiatives across both physical and digital channels. You will be key in establishing and managing the financial framework of their expanding operations. This role offers more than standard accounting; a proactive leader with strong analytical skills will excel in driving performance, especially in retail margin management, logistics cost control, and workforce productivity. You will be comfortable in a dynamic retail/trading environment.
Core Responsibilities
- Financial Integrity: Assume full accountability for the trial balance and financial integrity of the business.
- Planning & Reporting: Prepare comprehensive budgets and forecasts, oversee AP/AR and prepare short-term cash flow forecasts.
- Management Accounts: Produce monthly management accounts, conduct thorough variance analysis, and deliver group reporting.
- Commercial Analysis: Deliver detailed analysis and recommendations on margins, supplier rebates, logistics costs, and workforce productivity.
- Process Improvement: Drive process improvements in stock management, procurement, and fulfilment.
- Digital Focus: Monitor and report on eCommerce KPIs (conversion rates, basket size, online sales growth) and evaluate digital marketing metrics (campaign ROI, customer acquisition costs).
- Leadership: Directly manage and mentor the finance team and engage stakeholders up to board level.
Skills and Experience
- Sector Experience: Proven experience in retail, distribution, logistics, and/or eCommerce businesses.
- Systems: Advanced in Excel and familiarity with analytical tools such as Power BI. Strong preference for prior experience with Microsoft Business Central (or Navision) and digital platforms such as HubSpot, Klaviyo, and Shopify.
- Soft Skills: Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels. Exceptional time management, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
- Qualifications: CPA/CA qualification is highly regarded.
If you are a driven, hands-on finance professional who meets the criteria outlined above and is eager to support a rapidly growing business in Western Sydney, we encourage you to apply now.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
skills
Financial Management, Budgeting and Forecasting, Ecommerce KPIs, Logistics Costs, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Stock Management, Digital Marketing, Stakeholder Engagement, Microsoft Business Central.
qualifications
- CA
- CPA
education
Bachelor Degree