<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p>This organisation is a well-established public sector body based in Melbourne delivering essential services to a large and diverse community. They are currently progressing a multi-year digital transformation centred around the One Council and Tech One platform, with a strong focus on optimisation, efficiency, and improving user experience. Known for a collaborative and flexible working culture, they offer the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have a direct impact on both internal operations and the wider community.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong></p><p>This role sits within a digital transformation team focused on enhancing and optimising a TechnologyOne OneCouncil (CiA) platform. A large-scale, enterprise system supporting core business functions across multiple service areas. You'll take ownership of a pipeline of improvement initiatives, working closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities, define requirements, and deliver practical solutions.</p><p>It's a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys being close to the detail, combining business analysis with delivery responsibility, and playing a key role in driving efficiencies, improving processes, and supporting ongoing system evolution.</p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></span></p><ul><li>Leading end-to-end optimisation initiatives across the TechnologyOne OneCouncil platform</li><li>Engaging stakeholders to gather requirements and prioritise improvements</li><li>Translating business needs into clear, actionable technical solutions</li><li>Working closely with internal teams and TechnologyOne/external vendors</li><li>Supporting testing, implementation, and continuous improvement activities</li><li>Acting as a key link between business users and technical teams</li></ul><p> </p><p>This is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and making tangible impact to the local community through incremental but meaningful change.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your Profile</span></strong></p><p>You're a hands-on Business Analyst who enjoys getting into the detail and owning delivery, not just gathering requirements. You're comfortable operating across both BA and project delivery responsibilities and thrive in environments where you can drive tangible improvements rather than large-scale greenfield change.</p><p>You bring a collaborative, down-to-earth approach and are confident working closely with both technical teams and business stakeholders to get things done.</p><p>We're looking for:</p><ul><li>Proven experience working with TechnologyOne OneCouncil (CiA)</li><li>Strong background in business analysis with end-to-end delivery ownership</li><li>Comfortable being hands-on and "on the tools"</li><li>Experience within local or state government environments (highly regarded)</li><li>Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills</li><li>Ability to translate complex requirements into practical, workable solutions</li><li>Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apply Today</span></strong></p><p>Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button.</p><p> </p><p><em>Reference Number: 06810-0013355627</em></p><h4><strong>This is a hybrid position.</strong></h4><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/ZnJhbmtsaW4uYnJvd24uNjU1ODMuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>This is not your typical finance analyst role.</p><p>We're working with a globally operating business undergoing a major shift in how it uses data, systems, and AI to drive decision-making. With significant operational spend and increasing complexity across regions, they're investing in building a more intelligent, scalable finance function.</p><p>As a result, we're looking for a Finance Analyst who can move beyond spreadsheets and help modernise how financial and operational data is captured, analysed, and used.</p><p><strong>Why this role stands out</strong></p><ul><li>Strong focus on analytics, systems, and AI - not just reporting</li><li>Opportunity to replace manual processes with scalable, data-driven solutions</li><li>Work closely with a Finance Director and international stakeholders</li><li>Exposure to large, complex datasets across multiple regions</li><li>Chance to shape how finance uses tools like data lakes, AI platforms, and automation</li></ul><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>You'll play a key role in transforming how the business understands and manages its cost base and operational performance.</p><p>Key areas include:</p><ul><li>Analyse large, complex datasets to deliver actionable insights</li><li>Improve and automate reporting processes (moving away from heavy Excel-based models)</li><li>Support tracking and optimisation of major cost drivers across global operations</li><li>Work with systems and data tools to improve accuracy, accessibility, and usability of information</li><li>Partner with finance and operational teams to provide clear, data-led insights</li><li>Contribute to building a more structured and governed approach to using AI in finance</li></ul><p><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in a finance analyst, commercial analyst, data analyst, or similar role</li><li>Strong capability with data - comfortable working beyond Excel</li><li>Exposure to tools such as Power BI, SQL, or similar (highly regarded)</li><li>Familiarity with and proficiency in using AI tools such as Claude and Co-Pilot, </li><li>A strong interest in AI, automation, and modern finance systems</li><li>Naturally curious and problem-solving mindset</li><li>Someone who enjoys improving how things are done, not just maintaining them</li></ul><p>This role will suit someone earlier in their career who is systems-minded, analytical, and forward-thinking, and wants to be part of building a more modern finance function.</p><p> </p><p>What's on offer</p><ul><li>Join a growing, market leading business with a global presence and Australian HQ</li><li>Work as part of a high-performance team and help to innovate</li><li>Engage with cutting edge technology and implement opportunities to leverage across functions</li><li>Career growth opportunities without limitations</li><li>Hybrid work environment on city fringe</li><li>Competitive salary range in-line with experience</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Job Number: 06810-0013407248 - SG</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. 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/U2Vhbi5HcmFubmVsbC4wNjA3OS4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>Our client is an active, entrepreneurial investor in a suite of iconic Australian consumer and manufacturing brands. Unlike a traditional passive firm, they partner deeply with their investees to facilitate growth, transformation, and operational excellence. They are seeking a Commercial Finance Manager on a 6 month contract with the possibility for perm for the right candidate.</p><p>Based in Melbourne, the group operates across multiple jurisdictions and complex corporate structures. They offer a fast-paced, professional environment for a finance lead who enjoys a broad, challenging remit and direct access to senior decision-makers.</p><p><strong><br />The Role</strong></p><p>This role is responsible for delivering timely, accurate, and strategic information on the performance and position of the investment portfolio. A key objective of this tenure is to "uplift" and professionalise existing reporting processes while maintaining daily operations.</p><p><strong>Key accountabilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Portfolio Analysis: Consolidating and delivering monthly reporting and commercial commentary on underlying investments to the Board and ELT.</li><li>Investment Support: Partnering directly with Investment Leaders on strategic reviews, M&A due diligence, and refinancing projects.</li><li>Budgeting & Planning: Taking primary ownership of the group's annual budgeting process for both the central office and the wider portfolio.</li><li>Commercial Insight: Providing a clear overview of portfolio returns and valuations through formal evaluation processes.</li><li>Process Improvement: Driving continuous improvement across systems and reporting to ensure management and statutory requirements remain aligned.</li></ul><p><strong><br />Your Profile</strong></p><p>You are a CA/CPA qualified professional with a background in corporate advisory, transaction services, or senior FP&A within a complex, multi-entity environment. You have the technical "engine" to handle vast amounts of data, but the communication skills to present findings directly to the CFO.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills are essential; experience with NetSuite or Power BI is highly regarded.</li><li>Commercial Acumen: A solid understanding of what drives value within a diversified, high-growth investment portfolio.</li><li>Stakeholder Management: The ability to establish rapport and challenge assumptions with senior business leaders locally and abroad.</li><li>Execution Focus: A hands-on approach with the ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects simultaneously.</li></ul><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />Apply Today</span></strong></p><p>Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button.</p><p><strong><em>Reference Number: </em><em>06810-0013407286DT</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. 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/ZGVlb24udGF5bG9yZGVhbi4wMjE2NS4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About the Company</strong></span></p><p>We are partnering with a <strong>rapidly growing, globally recognised FMCG business</strong> that operates across multiple international markets including Australia, Europe and North America. The organisation is known for its innovative product portfolio of consumer goods, and has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, accessible products to consumers worldwide.</p><p>With significant recent growth and continued expansion plans, the business offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where finance plays a critical role in driving commercial performance and strategic decision-making.</p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The Opportunity</strong></span></p><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a <strong>Senior Financial Accountant</strong> to join a high-performing finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting month-end processes, and ensuring strong financial governance across the business.</p><p>This role is ideal for someone who enjoys operating in a <strong>collaborative, global environment</strong>, and is looking to step into a position that combines technical accounting, process improvement, and team leadership.</p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Month-End</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the delivery of the <strong>monthly close process</strong>, ensuring accuracy and adherence to tight reporting deadlines</li><li>Prepare and review financial results, ensuring integrity and completeness of reporting</li><li>Deliver timely monthly reporting packs and support business performance</li><li>analysis</li></ul><p><strong>Balance Sheet & Reconciliations</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee <strong>balance sheet reconciliations</strong>, ensuring all accounts are accurate and fully substantiated</li><li>Investigate and resolve variances or discrepancies in a timely manner</li></ul><p><strong>Audit & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Manage audit requirements and ensure all requests are delivered within agreed timelines</li><li>Support a <strong>clean and efficient audit process</strong></li><li>Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of financial policies, controls, and procedures</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement</strong></p><ul><li>Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a high-performance culture</li><li>Partner with internal stakeholders across finance and operations to provide insights and guidance</li><li>Build strong working relationships across global teams</li></ul><p><strong>Continuous Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Identify opportunities to enhance processes, systems and reporting efficiency</li><li>Contribute to finance transformation and best practice initiatives</li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About You</strong></span></p><p>You are a technically strong accountant with a proactive mindset and a genuine interest in developing both yourself and those around you.</p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Key requirements include:</strong></span></p><ul><li>CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent)</li><li>Minimum <strong>7+ years' experience</strong> in accounting or finance roles</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge and analytical capability</li><li>Proven experience managing or contributing to <strong>month-end and reporting cycles</strong></li><li>Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and partner with stakeholders</li><li>Experience in FMCG, retail or a complex, fast-paced environment is highly regarded</li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Highly desirable:</strong></span></p><ul><li>Big 4 or mid-tier audit background</li><li>Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Business Central or similar</li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Why Join?</strong></span></p><ul><li>Be part of a <strong>high-growth global business</strong> with strong career progression opportunities</li><li>Exposure to international operations and senior stakeholders</li><li>A collaborative and supportive team culture</li><li>Opportunity to influence processes and drive improvements</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Apply Now</strong></span></p><p>If you're a driven Senior Financial Accountant looking to step into a role with <strong>real impact and global exposure</strong>, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p><em>Reference Number: </em>06810-0013417080LH</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><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong></p><p>This is an opportunity to step into a newly created position where you'll play a central role in consolidating and building the group finance function, improving how things operate, and setting the business up for growth.</p><p>This is not a steady-state role. It is a genuine transformation position with high visibility and impact.</p><ul><li><strong>Be at the centre of growth:</strong> You will play a key role in integrating newly acquired businesses and shaping the future operating model.</li><li><strong>Build and influence at group and operational level: </strong>In this role you will shape strategy with leadership at the group level whilst ensuring it comes to life on the ground.</li><li><strong>Broad scope:</strong> Covering FP&A, cash management, systems implementation, and Financial Control.</li><li><strong>Leadership exposure:</strong> Work closely with senior leadership, acting as a 2IC within the finance function.</li><li><strong>Make an Impact:</strong> The first 12 months will involve significant change, decision-making, and implementation.</li><li><strong>Ongoing upside:</strong> Beyond integration, there is no shortage of opportunities to drive continuous improvement and support further acquisitions.</li><li><strong>Team leadership:</strong> Lead, inspire, and develop a high‑performing, multi‑location finance team, overseeing core functions including billings, accounts receivable, accounts payable, bookkeeping, payroll, and financial analysis to drive operational excellence and strategic impact.</li></ul><p><strong>Group reporting & financial control</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the preparation of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and year-end close across multiple entities</li><li>Consolidate group results, ensuring accuracy, consistency and timeliness</li><li>Review entity-level outputs and uplift quality of balance sheet and P&L reporting</li><li>Establish and enforce group-wide accounting policies and controls</li></ul><p><strong>Integration & transformation</strong></p><ul><li>Play a key role in integrating newly acquired businesses into the group structure</li><li>Identify gaps, inconsistencies and risks across existing finance processes</li><li>Standardise financial processes, reporting, systems and workflows across entities</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and scalability</li></ul><p><strong>Systems & process improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Support implementation of new systems (including payroll and finance platforms)</li><li>Improve data integrity and reporting capability across multiple source systems</li><li>Build scalable processes that can support acquisition activity and business growth</li><li>Reduce manual work and introduce better use of automation and tools</li></ul><p><strong>Commercial support & business partnering</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with senior leadership to provide clear, actionable financial insights</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and group planning processes</li><li>Analyse performance and identify risks and opportunities</li><li>Translate complex financial data into practical recommendations</li><li>Drive visibility across multiple business units and locations, ensuring alignment and consistency</li></ul><p><strong>Team leadership & capability building</strong></p><ul><li>Bring fresh perspectives and expertise to elevate the finance team's skills and performance and foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and professional development.</li><li>Provide structure, guidance, and support to a developing multi-location finance team during periods of significant change</li><li>Act as a key escalation point for technical and operational finance matters</li></ul><p><strong>Governance & compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure strong financial controls and compliance across a multi-entity structure and implement policies to strengthen risk management</li><li>Ensure adherence to accounting standards, tax regulations and industry requirements as well as lead external audit processes</li></ul><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your Profile</span></strong></p><ul><li>Experienced finance professional with CA/CPA qualification or equivalent</li><li>Demonstrated experience in a finance leadership position including experience operating at the group level or across multiple entities</li><li>Exposure to integration, transformation, or acquisition environments</li><li>Ability to operate across both strategic and hands-on responsibilities</li><li>Experience in helping to bring order and structure to complex environments</li><li>Commercially minded, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What's on offer </span></strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary package in line with experience</li><li>Opportunity to have an impact and help shape company culture and finance function</li><li>Accelerate your career growth in a role that engages with senior leadership from day one</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apply Today</span></strong></p><p>Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button, or call Hannah O'Doherty on 03 9691 3614</p><p><strong>This is a </strong><strong>on-site</strong> <strong>position</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><em>Reference Number: </em><em>06810-0013404119 - HOD</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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<p><strong>Role:</strong> FP&A Lead</p><p><strong>Length:</strong> 6-months with a view to extend/perm</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Melbourne / Hybrid</p><p><strong>Sector:</strong> Private-equity backed Professional Services</p><p><strong>Reports to:</strong> CFO</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Our client is a prominent, private-equity backed professional services group with a significant footprint across APAC. As the business continues to modernise its financial operations, they are seeking an ambitious Senior FP&A Lead to join as their first dedicated FP&A hire.</p><p>This is a "greenfield" opportunity. Rather than inheriting a legacy system, you will have the autonomy to architect the financial planning framework for a complex, multi-brand organisation. You will be the primary driver behind professionalising how the Group sets its budgets, forecasts, and how it evaluates its commercial drivers.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a high-visibility position designed for a "builder." Your objective is to move the finance function from reactive reporting to proactive, high-value strategic partnership.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Greenfield Model Development: Build the Group's foundational budget and rolling forecast models from scratch, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and user-friendly.</li><li>Revenue Logic & Integration: Develop complex models that link operational billing metrics to revenue recognition standards, providing clarity on the firm's primary income streams.</li><li>Process Transformation: Audit existing data workflows and implement standardised FP&A processes across different business units to improve data integrity and reporting speed.</li><li>Commercial Insight: Provide the Executive team with "what-if" scenario modeling and deep-dive analysis into margin performance and headcount productivity.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Technical Profile</strong></p><ul><li>FP&A Specialist: 5+ years of experience in a dedicated FP&A or Commercial Finance role, ideally within a professional services environment</li><li>Master Modeler: You possess advanced Excel skills and a proven track record of building integrated financial models (P&L, Cash Flow, Balance Sheet) from the ground up.</li><li>Analytical Rigor: You have experience navigating high-volume billing data and can translate technical accounting requirements into commercial reporting.</li><li>Change Agent: You are comfortable working in an environment of transition and have the communication skills to influence stakeholders during a period of process improvement.</li><li>Systems Mindset: Experience with Power BI or EPM software (e.g., Anaplan, Workday Adaptive, or Jedox) is highly desirable.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><p>This role offers a unique career milestone: the chance to define the FP&A function for a listed entity. You will have a direct line to the CFO and the opportunity to see your models become the standard for the entire Group.</p><p> </p><p>Job reference: 06810-0013405002</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/Y29zbW8uZnllcnMuMjA5NzMuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
