Finance Manager (Retail & eCommerce) – Austral, ****
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
Core responsibilities for this finance manager position involve driving business performance and supporting growth initiatives across both physical and digital channels.
You will be key in establishing and managing the financial framework of our 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.
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 e-commerce KPIs (conversion rates, basket size, online sales growth) and evaluate digital marketing metrics (campaign ROI, customer acquisition costs).
Qualifications & Experience
Proven experience in retail, distribution, logistics, and/or e-commerce businesses.
Advanced proficiency 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.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels.
Exceptional time management, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
CPA/CA qualification is highly regarded.
Leadership: Directly manage and mentor the finance team and engage stakeholders up to board level.
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.
Please apply now.
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