About the role  A business critical role with a global industry-leading Manufacturing / Service organisation currently exists in order to fill a key role in their finance team. Taking a hands-on approach, this Finance Manager's position will help assist in the management and communication of the companies’ financial & corporate accounting activities on both a domestic and international scale. Initially this will be a 4 month contract role, however there is the genuine view for this role to be extended and/or made permanent (given a permanent headcount is available). There will also be a minimal requirement for interstate travel (once per quarter to QLD). The responsibilitiesReporting directly into the CFO, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to); Manage the month end process ensuring that results are delivered within required time frames. Analyse and communicate results compared to budget, forecast and previous year. Provide insights to aid in decision-making and identify trends that may need further investigation and/or correction. Lead a team of 3 staff; proactively providing guidance, advice and support Working closely with all business units & team members within the organisation to provide assistance, direction and understanding complexities within the business. Ad-hoc analysis, project involvement & responsibilities as required Work with stakeholders for any changes or additions to be setup, ensuring that they flow through to the correct general ledgers and if required, arrange for test scenarios to be completed and checked. Work with field operations & admin in relation to changes in commercial; ensuring that they have been correctly set up in JDE and fully communicated across the various stakeholders. Drives continuous process improvement initiatives to ensure compliance and robust internal control Lead ad-hoc projects as directed by the CFO The successful applicant will haveIdeally, you will be a CA/CPA qualified accounting professional and will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills as your ability to interact and engage cross-functionally within the business will be crucial to your success. Additionally, you will have a strong attention to detail, proven inventory accounting experience & knowledge, and have worked in a large-scale, dynamic Manufacturing / Service organisation or Manufacturing / Service environment previously. Additional benefits A+ corporate training from a global industry-leading organisation Partial flexible working arrangements (2 days work-from-home available) Contract role with the genuine opportunity for extension and/or permanency High level of exposure to senior management Opportunities for leadership and providing guidance to junior team members Substantial salary + superannuation About the client  Our client is a global industry-leading organisation who are a household name. They are a well-known organisation in their sector and boast a portfolio of famous brands. How to applyTo apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jamie Burgess directly on jburgess@sharpandcarter.com.au or on 0439 014 028, quoting Ref No. JB2537

About the role  A business critical role with a global FMCG / Retail organisation currently exists in order to fill a key role in their finance team. Taking a hands-on approach, this Senior Financial Accountants' position will help assist in the management and communication of the companies’ financial & corporate accounting activities on both a domestic and international scale. Initially this will be a 4 month contract role, however there is the genuine view for this role to be extended and/or made permanent (given a permanent headcount is available). The responsibilitiesReporting into the Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to); Ownership for the accuracy and integrity of GL reconciliations across the balance sheet and profit & loss Responsible for month-end and year-end tasks, pre and post to the preparation of month end management reporting and analysis. Partner with the assigned business unit to provide cost insights through financial analysis, project financial tracking and periodic financial reports and drive improvements. Indirectly and on-the-job, provide guidance and advice to a team of 3 staff Provide guidance on financial processes, procedures and maintain internal controls; focus on supporting Operations function including warehouses, logistic and inventory management activities Provide analysis, insights and recommendations to CFO and Financial Controller on actual operating performance including variances, overheads spend to budget / variance Drives continuous process improvement initiatives to ensure compliance and robust internal control Lead ad-hoc projects as directed by the CFO and Financial Controller The successful applicant will haveIdeally, you will be a CA/CPA qualified accounting professional and will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills as your ability to interact and engage cross-functionally within the business will be crucial to your success. Additionally, you will have a strong attention to detail, proven inventory accounting experience & knowledge, and have worked in a large-scale, dynamic FMCG / Retail organisation previously. Additional benefits A+ corporate training from a global industry-leading Retail organisation Partial flexible working arrangements (2 days work-from-home) Fixed-term contract role with the genuine opportunity for extension and/or permanency High level of exposure to senior management Opportunities for leadership and providing guidance to junior team members Substantial salary + superannuation About the client  Our client is a global Retail organisation. They are a well-known organisation in their sector and boast a portfolio of famous household brands. How to applyTo apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jamie Burgess directly on jburgess@sharpandcarter.com.au or on 0439 014 028, quoting Ref No. JB7820.