Financial Controller

Experienced Finance Controller Needed
Shepparton Based Role, Full Time, Progressive, $150,000+ Super
Your new company
Hays Recruitment have partnered with a well-known engineering and manufacturing organisation based in Shepparton, market leaders in Australia in the production of high quality, stainless steel storage tanks, processing tanks and pressure vessels, supplying to multinational and domestic businesses across the food, dairy, brewing, manufacturing, oil and gas industries.
The business is going through a growth period and looking to appoint an experienced Financial Controller with the view to progress to a CFO in the future.
Your new role
The Financial Controller is responsible for providing timely and accurate processing of the financial, manufacturing and administrative information and to support the business with monthly reports, reconciliations and financial narratives.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Collecting, reviewing and interpreting key financial data
Supporting the development and controlling of annual budgets
Producing monthly financial reports and other key performance metrics
Support CFO with projects and focused financial analysis
Development and presentation of reports to management and other internal stakeholders
Identification and implementation of improvements to financial data management and reporting processes
Preparation of weekly and monthly performance reports including financial performance and organisational KPI's
Generate monthly performance reports, including variance analysis against budget
Ensure coding is correct, accurate and timely
Provide relevant financial information to managers
Investigate budget variances and provide explanations
Providing commentary and analysis around the company's performance to the corporate management team
Perform ad hoc financial analysis such as assessing the profitability of projects or services
Support key decisions with financial data and insights
Monitor and report on Capital Expenditure projects
Conduct monthly reconciliations and be responsible for month-end close processes
Prepare journal entries, including standing entries
Support continuous improvement of financial systems and data
Identify opportunities to optimise financial operations through system and process improvements
Support and maintain finance management system infrastructure
What you'll need to succeed
Tertiary qualification in accounting
5 – 10 years industry experience in Financial Controller position within a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated high level leadership and communication skills within a multi-divisional business
Strong manufacturing and inventory accounting experience
Financial Leadership with a collaborative style working with your team & across multiple divisions
Proficient with current Microsoft and business software systems
Outstanding financial and management accounting skills to maintain reporting timetables
CA/CPA Qualified or in progress
Experience in the development of ERP/SAP management systems
What you'll get in return
A highly competitive remuneration of $150,000 Plus Super
This is a growth position where the natural progression will be to move to a CFO in 6-12 months
Work in an environment where your opportunities for progression will not be held back
Excellent Work Conditions and Benefits
What you need to do now
At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed.
We actively encourage people from a diverse background to apply.
If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to submit an up-to-date copy of your CV.
For further information about this role, please contact:
Billy Matic T: 03 5226 8*** E: ******#2900897
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