Finance Manager
- Lead finance and payroll operations in a manufacturing environment.
- Provide financial leadership and commercial insights to the executive team.
- Manage a team of five while overseeing financial reporting and compliance.
Senior onsite leadership role partnering with operations. Lead finance and payroll, using Oracle ERP.
Your new company
Hays is proud to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected Queensland-based food production business to recruit a Finance & Administration Manager. Operating within a fast-paced production environment, this organisation is recognised for its commitment to quality, operational excellence and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to play a key role within the senior leadership team while leading a team of five across finance and payroll. This is an on-site position, offering direct exposure to operations and the ability to influence business performance.
Your new role
Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will act as a trusted adviser to the executive team, providing commercial insights and financial leadership to support strategic decision-making.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, mentoring and developing a team of five across finance and payroll
- Managing month-end close, financial reporting and forecasting processes
- Delivering business performance analysis and commercial insights
- Partnering closely with operational leaders to improve manufacturing performance and profitability
- Developing budgets, financial models and business plans
- Managing external audit requirements and stakeholder relationships
- Overseeing tax, compliance and statutory reporting obligations
- Reviewing contracts and identifying cost-saving opportunities
- Driving process improvements and efficiencies across finance operations
- Supporting the ongoing optimisation of Oracle ERP processes and reporting
What you'll need to succeed
- CA or CPA qualified
- Previous experience leading finance teams within a manufacturing, industrial, agribusiness, FMCG or similar environment
- Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise
- Experience business partnering with operational stakeholders
- Advanced commercial acumen and analytical capability
- Oracle ERP experience highly regarded
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive, hands-on approach and ability to thrive in a site-based environment
What you'll get in return
- Senior leadership position with genuine influence across the business
- Opportunity to work closely with operational and executive stakeholders
- Lead a high-performing finance and payroll team
- Stable and established manufacturing organisation
- Diverse role combining financial leadership, business partnering and operational improvement
- Competitive salary package between $140,000 - $160,000 base + super
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to amy.mccusker@hays.com.au or call Amy McCusker at HAYS Senior Finance on 0732433078.
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