Posted: 16 June
The role
High-growth | PE-backed | Multi-site Consumer Business | Melbourne If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely shape a finance function rather than simply inherit one, this could be worth a conversation. We're partnering with a fast-growing, PE-backed consumer business with an ambitious national expansion strategy and a clear vision for the future. Already operating a significant multi-site network across Australia and internationally, the business continues to invest heavily in new locations, acquisitions and operational excellence. Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll play a pivotal role in strengthening the financial control environment while helping build a scalable finance function capable of supporting the next phase of growth. This is a broad, hands-on leadership role with plenty of autonomy and visibility across the business. The Opportunity You'll take ownership of core financial control activities while driving improvements across systems, processes and governance. Responsibilities will include: Leading month-end and year-end reporting across a multi-entity group Ownership of consolidations and financial reporting Tax compliance and statutory obligations Strengthening controls and improving finance processes Supporting acquisition integration and legal entity simplification Working closely with operational leaders and the executive team Oversight of the finance operations team to improve efficiency and scalability Contributing to ongoing systems and reporting enhancements, including Power BI and ERP optimisation This is an opportunity to step into a role where your ideas will be welcomed and your impact will be visible. About You CA or CPA qualification Broad Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Senior Group Accounting experience Strong technical accounting, reporting and consolidation capability Experience improving processes and building scalable finance functions A hands-on, pragmatic approach and willingness to roll up your sleeves Strong communication skills and the confidence to work closely with senior stakeholders Experience in retail, hospitality, leisure or other multi-site consumer businesses would be highly regarded, as would experience in SME or mid-market environments where breadth of responsibility is the norm. What's on Offer Report directly to an experienced and highly regarded CFO High-growth, PE-backed business with ambitious expansion plans Broad remit with genuine influence across the organisation Opportunity to improve, build and shape rather than simply maintain Fast-paced, entrepreneurial and collaborative culture Competitive salary and a range of company benefits For a confidential discussion, or to learn more about the opportunity, please get in touch. Job reference number: 06810-0013454624SG By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.
