<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p>We're proud to be partnering with a <strong>market-leading Australian retail group</strong> with a strong national presence and across instantly recognisable brands. This is an exciting opportunity for a <strong>Commercial Finance Manager</strong> to step into a high-impact role supporting executive decision-making and shaping the financial strategy of a growing retail business.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the GM Finance, this position will lead a small team (2 direct reports) and play a pivotal role in delivering commercial insights that drive business performance. Acting as a true strategic partner, you will work closely with senior leaders across the Group, including Managing Directors and the Group CEO, to influence decisions that maximise profitability, improve margins, and drive sustainable growth.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Leading the commercial finance function and managing a high-performing team.</li><li>Business partnering with senior stakeholders across Retail, Supply Chain, IT, and Store Development.</li><li>Delivering financial analysis, insights, and reporting to inform strategic and operational decisions.</li><li>Driving budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure planning.</li><li>Identifying opportunities for margin improvement and cost optimisation.</li><li>Supporting the Group's finance strategy and contributing to long-term planning.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About You</span></strong></p><p>This role will suit a commercially minded finance professional with strong retail sector experience and a track record of engaging and influencing senior stakeholders. It's an excellent step-up opportunity for a Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner or Finance Manager ready to broaden their leadership scope.</p><ul><li>CA/CPA qualification with a tertiary degree in Accounting, Commerce or related field.</li><li>Proven commercial finance experience within a <strong>retail or consumer environment</strong>.</li><li>Strong leadership capability with experience managing or mentoring teams.</li><li>Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.</li><li>Advanced financial modelling and analytical ability.</li><li>A strategic mindset with the ability to "see the big picture" while remaining detail-oriented.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Why Join?</span></strong></p><ul><li>Be part of a leading retail brand with a national footprint and strong growth ambitions.</li><li>Work in a collaborative and values-driven culture where finance is a trusted strategic partner.</li><li>Lead and mentor a capable team while partnering directly with executives.</li><li>Inner suburbs location - easily accessible to Melbourne CBD.</li></ul><p>If you're looking to make the step into a leadership role where your insights directly shape the performance of a well-known retail group, this is the opportunity for you.</p><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><strong><em>Reference Number: </em>06810-0013300111LH</strong></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong>This is a hybrid position.</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/bGF1cmVuLmhheGJ5LjE0NzE2LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p>Robert Half is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic Assistant Accountant for a highly regarded organisation based in Melbourne's northern suburbs. This eighteen-month contract role offers a true career opportunity within a highly sought after industry.</p><p>Working within a friendly team environment this role will require a candidate to work in a high-volume transaction environment.</p><p>Previous complex bank reconciliation and cashflow management experience coupled with the ability to meet tight deadlines will see you successful in this role.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong></p><p>Reporting to the Senior Accountant your duties will include:</p><ul><li>Daily bank reconciliations</li><li>Investigation of unmatched monies</li><li>Working closely with key stakeholders to ensure all deposits correctly allocated</li><li>Cashflow management</li><li>Updating of all treasury records</li><li>Scheduling and releasing of payments</li><li>Assist with month-end reporting</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your Profile</span></strong></p><p>To be successful you will have proven experience in a similar role, preferably within a large, complex organisation. The following attributes will also be highly advantageous:</p><ul><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>ERP accounting skills and strong Excel ability</li><li>Proven complex bank reconciliation experience</li><li>Initiative & problem-solving skills</li><li>Able to start immediately</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>If you are seeking a true career opportunity and looking to learn from a motivated and experienced leadership team this could be the role for you!</p><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> </p><h4>Reference Number: 06810-0013300192 - SL</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><p> </p><p> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c3RlcGhlbi5sYW5naGFtbWVyLjUwMTgxLjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p>Robert Half are proud to be working with a growing organisation based in Footscray.</p><p>We are seeking a hands-on Interim Financial Manager to bring structure, discipline, and leadership to a complex group accounting environment. The role requires someone with strong experience in system transitions (MYOB to Xero) and a proven ability to build robust month-end processes from the ground up.</p><p>This will initially be a short term contract but with potential of turning in to a permanent opportunity.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The role:</span></strong></p><ul><li>Finalise FY25 across all entities (year-end already passed)</li><li>Transition the group from MYOB to Xero, ensuring all accounts are reconciled and reports are reliable</li><li>Develop and implement month-end processes, introducing accruals, prepayments, and structured checklists</li><li>Support and mentor an internal Accountant and liaise with the HR Manager on payroll oversight (payroll processing handled offshore)</li><li>Maintain BAU accounts</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Profile: </span></strong></p><p>You'll be someone who thrives in challenging, fast-moving environments and enjoys turning chaos into order. You have:</p><ul><li>Proven experience implementing or transitioning accounting systems (MYOB or Xero essential)</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge, especially around accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations</li><li>Experience managing multiple entities</li></ul><p> </p><p>This role will start immediately, so please only apply if you are immediately available and can start w/c 13<sup>th</sup> of October.</p><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>Reference Number: 06810-0013315504</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/ZmVyZ3VzLm1hbm5lcnMuMDU1MzMuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>The Company </strong></p><p>Join a highly regarded services organisation with a strong community reputation. The business is expanding through (M&A), creating an exciting opportunity for a finance professional to contribute during a period of transformation and integration.</p><p><br /> We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to support the finance team during this phase, to provide expertise on an initial contract basis.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role </strong></p><p>Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the optimisation of the financial accounting processes, reporting and control. Responsibilities will include but will not be limited to the following:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Preparation of monthly reporting, including actual results, variations, and forecasts</li><li>Management and reporting on corporate P&L statements</li><li>Supporting M&A-related finance activities, including due diligence, integration of acquired entities, and alignment of financial reporting processes</li><li>Ensuring compliance with regulatory, legal and contractual requirements</li><li>Driving process improvements to enhance accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of reporting</li><li>Financial statement preparation and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Manage month and year end closing process</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Your Skills & Experience </strong></p><ul><li>Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.</li><li>CA/CPA Qualification</li><li>Minimum 5 years' accounting experience within a mid-sized complex business</li><li>Exposure to M&A, financial due diligence, or post-acquisition integration highly regarded</li><li>Proven ability to develop effective partnerships between finance and business functions</li><li>Excellent analytical ability, accuracy and attention to detail</li></ul><p> </p><p>Job Ref no: 06830-0013314569 EM</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/RWxpc2UuTWFydGluLjAyNjEyLjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
