Senior Leaders are required for a key leadership role in Wendouree, VIC.
Job Description:
This senior-level position is responsible for leading the financial partnering and payroll functions for an employer of choice. The role requires a blend of strong leadership, technical accounting expertise, and excellent interpersonal skills to support both the finance team and a wide range of business partners.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leadership & Business Partnering: Provide strategic leadership to the financial partnering team, foster strong relationships with business partners, and offer technical support on finance-related matters and systems.
* Financial Management: Oversee critical financial processes, including monthly reporting for stakeholders, annual budget and reforecast coordination, and managing operating expenditure and revenue budgets.
* Compliance & Systems: Ensure policies, procedures, and internal controls align with government and Australian Accounting Standards. Administer and lead upgrades for financial systems.
* Problem-Solving: Use professional judgment to navigate complex financial issues, provide informed advice to stakeholders, and implement solutions in response to audit findings.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Qualifications: A tertiary degree in Business or Accounting and membership with Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand or CPA Australia.
* Experience: Extensive post-qualification experience in a senior-level accounting or finance role, with demonstrated experience in financial partnering, leading a high-performing team, commercial analysis, and applying Australian Accounting Standards.
* Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, and well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to effectively manage stakeholders and team members.
Applicants should submit an up-to-date CV and a Cover Letter is highly desirable.