<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507"><p><strong>The Organisation</strong></p><p>Our client is a large, established multinational organisation with significant operations across Australia and a sizeable local finance function.</p><p>The business is has recently undertaken a broader finance transformation, with a strong focus on improving systems, automation, reporting and the way finance partners with the wider organisation.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and successful business in a broad</p><p>Finance Manager position, combining financial accounting, reporting, team leadership and commercial stakeholder management. Please note that there is local travel involved in this role, 2-4 times per month.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Position</strong></p><p>Reporting to the CFO, the Finance Manager will take responsibility for the financial accounting and reporting requirements across multiple operations in NSW.</p><p>You will oversee month end, financial reporting and balance sheet integrity, while also leading an experienced transactional finance team. The role will work closely with operational leaders across the business, providing accurate financial information and helping improve processes and controls.</p><p>The organisation has invested in finance transformation, automation and technology, creating an improved way the function operates while developing towards a future Financial Controller position.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the month-end close process across multiple operations.</li><li>Oversee accruals, journals, balance sheet reconciliations and P&L reporting.</li><li>Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and month-end results.</li><li>Lead and support an experienced Accounts Receivable and accounting team.</li><li>Provide financial reporting and analysis to operational and senior management.</li><li>Partner with business leaders across multiple sites, building strong relationships outside of finance.</li><li>Maintain strong financial controls and ensure accounting processes are consistently applied.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and broader finance requirements as required.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve and automate accounting and reporting processes.</li><li>Support ongoing finance transformation and technology initiatives.</li><li>Assist the CFO with projects and broader financial reporting requirements.</li><li>Provide support and guidance to the wider finance team.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>To be successful in this position, you will bring:</p><ul><li>Completed CA qualification.</li><li>Ability to travel locally 1-2 hours out of Sydney in your own vehicle.</li><li>Strong financial accounting and reporting experience within a medium to large organisation.</li><li>Experience managing month-end, P&L and balance sheet reporting.</li><li>Previous exposure to Accounts Receivable and/or Accounts Payable functions.</li><li>Demonstrated experience leading or supervising a finance team.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively with operational and finance leaders.</li><li>A hands-on approach and willingness to operate across both detailed accounting and broader business issues.</li><li>Strong systems capability, with exposure to reporting and business intelligence tools advantageous.</li><li>An interest in process improvement, automation and finance transformation.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>Broad Finance Manager role with responsibility across multiple operations.</li><li>Leadership of an established and experienced finance team.</li><li>Work closely with an experienced CFO who will provide ongoing coaching and development.</li><li>Genuine opportunity to develop towards a future Financial Controller position.</li><li>Exposure to significant finance transformation, automation and technology initiatives.</li><li>Large, stable organisation offering long-term career opportunities.</li><li>Sydney-based position with exposure across multiple business operations.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Reference Number: 06800-0013511237</p><p>This is a hybrid position with 1 day working remotely per week. The role also involves travel, having your own transport is preferred.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>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: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> 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.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/d2lsbC5jYW5uYWJ5LjMyNDI4LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>Are you a hands-on finance professional looking to take ownership of the finance function within a purpose-driven, growing organisation?</p><p>We're partnering with a national, industry-led not-for-profit organisation focused on strengthening Australia's workforce through education, skills development and workforce planning across the health, aged care, disability, early childhood education, human services, sport and recreation sectors.</p><p>Working closely with government and industry, the organisation plays an important role in identifying workforce needs, improving training pathways and supporting the development of a skilled workforce for the future.</p><p>With a small, collaborative team and a national footprint, this is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Finance Manager who enjoys being hands-on, working across the full spectrum of finance and partnering closely with senior leadership.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the finance function, balancing hands-on financial management with budgeting, reporting, compliance and strategic financial support.</p><p>As part of a lean organisation, this is a genuine end-to-end role where you will work closely with an external accounting firm to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, manage compliance requirements and support the organisation's financial operations. You will also partner with the CEO, executive team and project leaders to provide meaningful financial insights, support decision-making and ensure funding is managed effectively.</p><p>You will manage one direct report, an Administration Officer, and play a key role in maintaining strong financial controls, improving processes and supporting the organisation's ongoing development.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Hands-on financial management: Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliations, cash flow and expenditure monitoring.</li><li>Financial reporting: Review monthly management accounts, analyse variances and prepare clear, accurate financial information for senior leadership, the Board and funding bodies.</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting: Coordinate annual budgets, reforecasts and financial modelling, working closely with the external accounting firm and internal stakeholders.</li><li>External provider management: Act as the primary contact for the outsourced accounting firm, coordinating financial reporting, payroll, audit requirements and statutory compliance.</li><li>Funding and grants: Monitor grant expenditure, track funding milestones and prepare acquittals and financial reports in line with government funding agreements.</li><li>Governance and compliance: Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, taxation obligations, ACNC reporting requirements and relevant funding conditions.</li><li>Process improvement: Identify opportunities to strengthen financial processes, reporting, systems and internal controls.</li><li>Team leadership: Support and develop one direct report while fostering a collaborative and accountable working environment.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your Profile</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>You are a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys taking ownership and getting involved in the detail. You are comfortable operating in a small organisation where flexibility, initiative and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential.</p><p>You will ideally bring:</p><ul><li>A degree or tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or Commerce, with CA/CPA qualification or working towards completion.</li><li>At least five years' experience in finance or accounting, including two or more years at a management or senior accountant level.</li><li>Strong experience across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.</li><li>The ability to manage relationships with external accounting providers, auditors and other stakeholders.</li><li>Sound knowledge of Australian accounting standards, taxation and financial compliance.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems and reporting tools.</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate financial information for non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>A hands-on, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to work autonomously in a small, distributed team.</li></ul><p>Experience within the not-for-profit sector, government-funded programs, grant acquittals or ACNC reporting would be advantageous.</p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></span></p><p> </p><ul><li>The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to workforce development across essential Australian industries.</li><li>A broad, hands-on Finance Manager role with exposure to senior leadership and Board-level reporting.</li><li>The opportunity to take ownership of the finance function within a small, collaborative organisation.</li><li>A close working relationship with the Director of Corporate Services and an established external accounting firm.</li><li>Hybrid working arrangements, with flexibility to work from anywhere in Australia and occasional travel as required.</li></ul><p style="display: inline !important;">If you're looking for a varied Finance Manager role where you can combine strong technical accounting skills with business partnering and make a genuine impact within a purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apply Today</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you! Simply apply with your up-to-date CV in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).</p><p> </p><p><em>Reference Number: </em><a href="https://rh.my.salesforce.com/a1GVT000008IM5V"><em>06810-0013520259</em></a><em>LH</em></p><p> </p><p><strong><em>This is a hybrid position </em></strong></p><p><em>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. 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<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507"><p>Our client is a leading national organisation seeking an experienced, commercially minded and results-oriented Finance Manager to join their finance leadership team.</p><p><strong><br />About the Role</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to work within a large and established organisation.</p><p>Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will lead key accounting and finance operations across the Australian business, including financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow management, compliance and internal controls.</p><p>You will also play an important role in finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives, while leading and developing a team and partnering closely with operational and senior stakeholders across the business.</p><p><br /><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the day-to-day accounting and finance operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial information</li><li>Oversee the month-end close process and review monthly financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting</li><li>Provide variance analysis and financial insights to identify key trends, risks and opportunities</li><li>Oversee cash flow forecasting, treasury activities, accounts payable and accounts receivable processes</li><li>Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, taxation requirements and other regulatory obligations</li><li>Maintain and continuously improve the internal control environment to protect company assets and ensure the integrity of financial reporting</li><li>Partner with operational and senior management teams to support effective commercial decision-making</li><li>Manage relationships with external auditors and other key external stakeholders</li></ul><p><strong><br />About You</strong></p><ul><li>CA or CPA qualified</li><li>Demonstrated experience leading and developing finance teams, including the ability to manage teams across multiple business areas</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, taxation, regulatory requirements and audit processes</li><li>Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management experience</li><li>Experience driving process improvement or finance transformation initiatives</li><li>Advanced Excel capability, with experience using ERP and financial reporting systems; Power BI exposure would be advantageous</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Excellent communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills</li><li>A proactive, hands-on and continuous improvement mindset</li></ul><p><strong><br />Apply Today:</strong></p><p>Apply today by following the link or alternatively submit your CV directly via email to Bobbie at [email protected].</p><p>Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant.</p><p>Reference Number: <span data-teams="true"><a id="menurvh5" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://rh.my.salesforce.com/a1gvt0000087p1t" href="https://rh.my.salesforce.com/a1GVT0000087P1t" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">06800-0013504524</a></span></p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>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: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> 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.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Ym9iYmllLnNoZWEuODQwMzAuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p> </p><table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507"><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>We are seeking a strategic, commercially driven finance executive to sit within the Leadership Team and drive value creation across a large, complex and purpose-led organisation at a pivotal stage of its evolution.</p><p>This is more than a traditional FP&A role. We're looking for someone who can identify opportunities, challenge existing thinking, and drive meaningful change across systems, processes, people and ways of working. As a key member of the leadership team, you will shape the future direction of the finance function while influencing enterprise-wide performance and decision-making.</p><p>Reporting to the CFO, you will lead the organisation's financial planning and analysis function, providing strategic commercial insights, driving accountability, and partnering with executives to deliver sustainable business outcomes.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Leading enterprise-wide financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting.</li><li>Partnering with executives and senior leaders to improve business performance and accountability.</li><li>Delivering commercial insights that influence strategic and operational decision-making.</li><li>Leading investment analysis, business case development and financial modelling for major initiatives.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve organisational performance, efficiency and value creation.</li><li>Driving transformation across finance systems, reporting frameworks, planning processes and team capability.</li><li>Building a high-performing, commercially focused FP&A and business partnering function.</li><li>Providing constructive challenge to leaders and stakeholders to ensure robust decision-making and financial discipline.</li><li>Leading change initiatives that improve the way finance supports and partners with the broader business.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>You are a strategic finance leader with a track record of delivering results in large, complex organisations. While your technical credentials are strong, your real strength lies in your ability to influence, challenge and transform.</p><p><strong>You will bring:</strong></p><ul><li>Extensive experience leading financial planning, forecasting, reporting and business partnering functions.</li><li>Demonstrated success leading finance transformation, operating model improvements, system implementations or significant process change.</li><li>A proven ability to identify inefficiencies, challenge established practices and implement pragmatic solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen and experience supporting complex investment and strategic decisions.</li><li>Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the confidence to engage, influence and challenge at executive level.</li><li>Experience building, leading and developing high-performing teams through periods of change.</li><li>CA, CPA or equivalent qualifications, with tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics or a related discipline.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What We Are Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>CA, CPA or equivalent qualifications, with tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics or a related discipline</li><li>Extensive experience leading financial planning, forecasting, reporting and business partnering functions.</li><li>Demonstrated success leading finance transformation, operating model improvements, system implementations or significant process change.</li><li>A proven ability to identify inefficiencies, challenge established practices and implement pragmatic solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen and experience supporting complex investment and strategic decisions.</li><li>Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the confidence to engage, influence and challenge at executive level.</li><li>Experience building, leading and developing high-performing teams through periods of change.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why This Role?</strong></p><p>This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a finance function and leave a lasting legacy. You will have the mandate to challenge the status quo, improve organisational capability, drive transformation and help position finance as a strategic partner to the business.</p><p>We're seeking a leader who sees opportunity where others see constraints, who isn't afraid to ask the difficult questions, and who has the capability and credibility to turn ideas into action.</p><p>Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button</p><p> </p><p><strong>Reference Number: </strong><strong>06830-0013510382IT</strong></p><h4> </h4><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>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. 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<p><strong>The Company</strong><strong> </strong></p><p>An established and growing Australian organisation is undergoing an exciting period of transformation, with significant investment in technology, systems, people and operational capability. </p><p>Following recent acquisitions and continued growth, the organisation is focused on integrating its expanding operations, strengthening its finance function and building scalable processes to support its long-term strategy.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role </strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role plays a pivotal part in delivering commercial insights that support and enhance business performance. </p><p>The position acts as a true strategic partner to operational teams, providing analysis, guidance, and support to drive informed decision-making and sustainable growth.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Act as a strategic business partner to the CFO and regional leadership teams, providing commercial insight to support decision-making</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes in partnership with business leaders.</li><li>Deliver clear and insightful management reporting, highlighting key drivers, trends, risks and opportunities.</li><li>Provide financial modelling, scenario analysis and recommendations to support strategic and operational decisions.</li><li>Manage financial governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with requirements and internal control standards.</li><li>Identify, assess and communicate key financial and commercial risks and opportunities to senior leadership.</li><li>Lead, coach and develop the commercial/finance team, build capability, accountability and a high-performance culture.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Skills & Experience </strong></p><ul><li>CA/CPA qualified with strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.</li><li>Proven experience with full ownership of P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.</li><li>Advanced financial planning and modelling skills, with strong proficiency in Excel and Power BI.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.</li><li>Proven stakeholder management skills, partnering with senior leaders to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Full working rights in Australia (Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work visa).<br /> </li></ul><p>For more information, please reach out directly to the Management Resources team in Mulgrave on 03 9239 8100</p><p><em>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: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. 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.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxpc2UuTWFydGluLjUwMDU0LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>An opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded <strong>Financial Controller </strong>to join a privately owned construction and property development group based in Melbourne's city fringe. The business has an established presence across construction and property development and is continuing to grow. This is a broad, hands-on finance leadership role reporting directly to the CFO, with the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the finance function and supporting future business growth.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Opportunity</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>As Financial Controller, you will lead the day-to-day finance function and act as a key operational partner to the CFO and broader leadership team. The role encompasses financial control, construction project accounting, cash flow, budgeting, compliance, property reporting and commercial analysis, alongside the exciting opportunity to help implement a new accounting ERP system.</p><p> </p><p>You will also play an important role in assessing prospective property developments, reviewing feasibility models and providing commercial insight into project viability, funding, returns and risks.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Lead month-end and year-end reporting, management accounts, balance sheet control and cash flow reporting.</li><li>Oversee project costing, WIP, revenue recognition, cost-to-complete forecasting, progress claims, variations, retentions and project margins.</li><li>Manage rolling cash flow forecasts, working capital, billings, collections and supplier payments.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, providing meaningful commercial insight to management.</li><li>Oversee BAS, GST, payroll tax, audit and other statutory compliance requirements.</li><li>Provide financial oversight across the Group's residential and commercial property portfolio.</li><li>Lead, coach and develop the finance team.</li><li>Play a key role in selecting and implementing a new accounting ERP, including process design, data migration, testing and user adoption.</li><li>Review property development feasibility models and provide advice on funding, cash flow, returns, sensitivities and risks.</li><li>Support the CFO with executive and Board reporting, commercial analysis and strategic initiatives.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About You</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>You will be a technically strong and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys operating close to the detail while also partnering with operational and development stakeholders.</p><p>Ideally, you will bring:</p><p> </p><ul><li>CA, CPA or equivalent qualification.</li><li>Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar senior finance leader.</li><li>Strong financial reporting, balance sheet, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting and compliance experience.</li><li>Experience leading and developing a finance team.</li><li>Advanced Excel and strong ERP/financial systems capability.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the confidence to constructively challenge assumptions.</li><li>Experience within construction, property development, engineering, infrastructure or another project-based environment would be highly advantageous.</li><li>Practical understanding of job costing, WIP, cost-to-complete forecasting and project revenue recognition.</li><li>Experience with an ERP implementation would be highly regarded.</li><li>Exposure to property development feasibility, investment appraisal or development finance would be advantageous.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Why Join?</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>This is an opportunity to take on a genuinely broad finance leadership role with direct exposure to the CFO, executive team and key business decisions.</p><p>You will have the opportunity to:</p><ul><li>Shape and strengthen the finance function.</li><li>Lead a significant new ERP implementation.</li><li>Influence project profitability, cash flow and investment decisions.</li><li>Gain broad exposure across construction, property development and development feasibility.</li><li>Play a key role in supporting the Group's continued growth.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Apply now to discuss this opportunity further.</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://rh.my.salesforce.com/a1GVT000008IM3t">06810-0013520258</a>LH</p><p><em>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. 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<p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing, multi-entity business to recruit an experienced <strong>Accounts Payable Manager</strong> for a pivotal leadership role within finance.</p><p>This is a great opportunity for a hands-on AP leader who enjoys working in the detail while also driving structure, process improvement and team capability. This role will take ownership of the accounts payable function across multiple divisions and play a key role in strengthening controls, improving workflows and supporting business-wide centralisation initiatives.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>This is more than a traditional AP management role. You will lead a sizeable team across onshore and offshore operations while helping shape a more structured, scalable and strategically aligned AP function.</p><p>This newly created position is a great opportunity for a leader to focus on process ownership, controls, performance and continuous improvement.</p><p>You will oversee a high-volume AP environment across multiple entities, with further plans to centralise additional businesses onto the same ERP platform.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own the end-to-end accounts payable function across multiple divisions</li><li>Lead and develop a blended team of onshore and offshore AP staff</li><li>Create greater structure, consistency and accountability across AP processes</li><li>Strengthen payment controls, approval workflows and supplier master data governance</li><li>Personally troubleshoot complex invoice, supplier payment and system issues</li><li>Support payment runs, reconciliations and month-end activities as required</li><li>Drive process improvement initiatives, focusing on root cause resolution rather than short-term fixes</li><li>Help centralise AP processes across newly integrated and future business units</li><li>Manage creditor days and support working capital outcomes</li><li>Partner with finance, operations, procurement and leadership to improve discipline and performance across the purchase-to-pay cycle</li><li>Contribute to ERP and automation-related improvement initiatives</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced AP professional who brings a strong blend of technical capability, leadership and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will offer:</p><ul><li>Proven experience leading an accounts payable function in a high-volume, multi-entity environment</li><li>A hands-on approach, with the ability to roll up your sleeves and solve problems directly</li><li>Strong process improvement capability and the ability to introduce structure in a growing environment</li><li>A leadership style that empowers, develops and lifts team capability</li><li>Confidence managing stakeholder expectations and maintaining control integrity</li><li>Strong reconciliation, troubleshooting and systems skills</li><li>Experience managing or partnering with offshore teams will be advantageous</li></ul><p><strong>Key Success Profile</strong></p><p>The organisation is particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate strength in:</p><ol><li><strong>Problem solving</strong> - someone who can work through why payments are delayed or failing, and fix the underlying issue</li><li><strong>Leadership and culture</strong> - a manager who can support, guide and empower the team</li><li><strong>Process improvement</strong> - someone who can bring more structure, consistency and scalability to the AP function</li></ol><p><strong>Working Environment</strong></p><ul><li>Relocation to a new exciting purpose-built site </li><li>On-site parking available</li><li>1 day work from home</li><li>Full-time hours across a flexible span between 7:00am and 5:00pm</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><p>This is an opportunity to step into a business-critical leadership role where you can genuinely make an impact. You'll join an organisation in a period of growth and centralisation, with the support of an engaged CFO and the chance to shape a stronger, more effective AP function for the future.</p><p>If you are a practical, solutions-focused AP leader who enjoys balancing operational delivery with improvement and team leadership, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p><strong>Apply now</strong> or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</p><p><br /> </p><p><em>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. 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<p><strong>Your opportunity:</strong></p><p>You're a commercially minded Finance Business Partner who wants to step into a role where Finance is genuinely part of the decision-making process.<br /><br />Let's be upfront, this role involves travel.</p><p>But if you're someone who enjoys getting out of the office, likes having genuine access to the business, and values flexibility, autonomy, and a change of scenery, swapping Brisbane for Cairns for a week each month could make this a very different Finance opportunity for you.</p><p>You'll have genuine influence on what happens next, rather than simply explaining what happened last month. </p><p>You'll have access to the people running the business and work closely with the CEO, COO, operational leaders and Group Finance, providing the commercial insight they need to make better decisions and improve the way the business operates.</p><p>You'll use your commercial acumen and business partnering skills to challenge assumptions, build financial models, analyse investment decisions and help shape the performance of a $35m business within a larger, well-known organisation.</p><p>You'll spend one week each month in Cairns, working directly with the local leadership team with the remainder of your month based in Brisbane.</p><p>You'll also have 2-days WFH per week, parking onsite and flexible start/finish times.</p><p><strong>Who you are:</strong></p><p>This is for you if you're a genuine Finance Business Partner with strong commercial acumen who enjoys understanding how a business works.<br /> <br /> You will have exceptional communication and know how to ask the right questions, explain the 'how' and the 'why', and be comfortable pushing back when needed; not for the sake of it, but because you understand the commercial drivers of a business and can influence the people making the decisions.</p><p>You will need strong financial modelling skills, and the ability to turn that analysis into something useful for the business.</p><ul><li>CA / CPA fully qualified</li><li>Strong financial modelling skills</li><li>Outstanding verbal and written communication skills</li><li>A highly commercial mindset</li><li>Proven experience of influencing a business</li><li>The confidence to work with senior stakeholders and challenge where required</li></ul><p><strong>What you'll do:</strong></p><p>Your day could involve analysing the financial impact of a major CAPEX decision, challenging a budget assumption, building a scenario model, reviewing business performance, or sitting down with an operational leader to understand why the numbers are moving.</p><p>The transactional accounting is handled by the shared services team in New Zealand, so your focus is firmly on commercial finance, analysis, business partnering and decision support.</p><ul><li>Partner with the operational business to understand performance, identify opportunities and challenge assumptions where required</li><li>Develop and maintain meaningful profitability metrics, KPIs and reporting that clearly show what is driving the business</li><li>Analyse cost drivers and identify opportunities to improve profitability and manage costs</li><li>Review business cases, financial models and investment proposals</li><li>Support commercial contract reviews and identify financial risks</li><li>Lead cash flow forecasting</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process</li><li>Prepare consolidated P&L reporting, insightful commentary and budget presentations</li><li>Challenge budget and forecast assumptions to ensure revenue opportunities are maximised</li><li>Own the monthly P&L process, including forecasting, variance analysis and commentary</li><li>Prepare financial inputs for Board reporting and provide clear insight into underlying business performance</li><li>Lead CAPEX reporting and project tracking, including financial assessment and approval of new initiatives</li><li>Oversee local financial reporting, governance and tax obligations, including BAS, FBT and PAYG</li><li>Liaise with the ATO, tax advisors and external auditors as required</li><li>Support the Group audit and annual financial reporting process</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve Finance processes, reporting and automation</li></ul><p><strong>Interview process:</strong></p><p>Interviews will be w/c 13<sup>th</sup> October.</p><p><strong>Apply Today</strong></p><p>Submit your CV directly via email to Stewart Selwood on [email protected] or by pressing the Apply button.</p><p><em>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. 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