AP & AR Manager

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Buzz is a global design company that creates signature moments for travel. For two decades, we’ve partnered with world-leading airlines, hotels, cruise and rail brands to reimagine travel with innovative product experiences. Our creations become iconic collaborations and keepsakes that span luxury amenity, skincare, textiles and sleepwear, tabletop and serviceware, tech, audio and children’s products. By bringing extraordinary brands together, we create carefully considered partnerships that become meaningful collaborations for all. Check out our website to see some of the unique products and experiences we have created for clients within Australia and overseas. WHAT IS THE ROLE? Reporting directly to the CFO, the role will include but not be limited to: Effectively manage a team of 4 across Accounts Payable and Receivable to ensure effective management of the AP & AR ledgers Provide training, motivation and leadership to the AP & AR team to create a culture of efficiency and teamwork, empowering them problem solve and partner with the business Ability to develop a performance orientated, focused and engaged team. Implement and maintain efficient and effective operating rhythms and mechanisms to ensure rigour across transactional processes. Participate in strategic finance projects with the intention of implementing process improvements and ways of working to impact the day to day and drive quality standards, deadlines and minimisation of errors Building effective working relationships with all stakeholders and provide support as required. Provide relevant information on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to support internal stakeholders in decision making and reporting and forecasting processes. Partner with and assist the wider business to build confidence in the AP & AR function and team. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? The successful candidate will have proven management experience in an Accounts Payable & Receivable capacity within a large scale organisation, as well as the following attributes: Experience working in a multinational environment Demonstrated experience of implementing best practice for the AP/AR function Excellent verbal and written communication skills Effective leadership and stakeholder management across both internal and external stakeholders Experience in executing strategies which improve business performance Strong interpersonal and influencing skills BUZZ CULTURE At Buzz, we pride ourselves on doing things in ways that inspire discovery. Our fast‑paced, vibrant culture can be experienced the moment you step foot into our office and realise you are in our Buzz Café, with drinks and endless coffee for everyone’s enjoyment, along with Breakfast and Lunch provided daily Our employees are creative and passionate beings. They push boundaries, thrive out of comfort zones, love a challenge and tackle obstacles head‑on. Our collaborative teams deliver amazing results by trusting in one another’s expertise. The way we innovate and add a Buzz twist to everything we do is what we hope will inspire you. We have generous employee benefits too, from rewards to paid parental and birthday leave. We might be biased, but we think Buzz is leading the way as a great employer. Our culture is truly values‑driven, which is what we believe makes Buzz a uniquely wild and welcoming place to work. If you are interested in this position, we would love to hear from you Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Manufacturing; Design Services, Manufacturing, and Retail Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia #J-18808-Ljbffr