Country Finance Manager Australia

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Accelleron is accelerating sustainability in the marine and energy industries as a global technology leader in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for heavy-duty applications. Building on a heritage of over 100 years as a trusted industry partner, the company serves customers in more than 100 locations in over 50 countries. Accelleron’s 3,000 employees are continuously innovating to deliver best-in-class products, services, and solutions that are mission‑critical for the energy transition. You will join a team of experts in an exciting international environment, committed to excellence and innovation. Together, we support our customers in driving the transition toward sustainable industries with cutting‑edge technology, deep expertise, and smart solutions. At Accelleron, we foster diversity and inclusion, welcoming and celebrating individual differences as a source of strength. Job Description As the key financial leader for Australia, you will act as copilot of the Country Managing Director (CMD) and be responsible for all local finance and commercial management matters. Partnering closely with the CMD, you will play a critical role in the Country Management Team steering the direction and success of the organization by providing timely and accurate financial insights and demonstrating strong business acumen. You will lead and oversee all aspects of controlling, accounting, reporting, internal control, commercial management, fiduciary responsibilities, payroll, treasury, and tax matters to sustainably optimize business performance and financial position. Representing the company externally, you will ensure full compliance with all legal requirements and internal policies. The Country Finance Manager (CFM) Australia reports directly to the Swiss-based Controller & Commercial Manager allocated to the country and with a dotted line to the Australia-based Country Managing Director. Your Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Contribute to the local implementation of the Accelleron business strategy, providing strategic financial leadership and direction. Business Planning: Develop and translate strategy into comprehensive business plans (budget/forecast) on the appropriate level of detail, set measurable targets, and coordinate/oversee the corresponding processes. Assess financial implications of decisions, create, and evaluate business scenarios, and initiate corrective actions when necessary. Performance Management and decision support: Monitor financial performance across multiple dimensions, delivering insights to support both operational and strategic decision-making. Drive overall financial transparency, cost structure optimization, productivity improvements, and capital efficiency to maximize value creation. Commercial and Risk Management: Identify and communicate commercial and financial risks and opportunities arising from business propositions, such as contracts, quotes, and material transactions. Conduct risk and contract reviews in line with global policies and standards to minimize risks and exposure. Monitor overdue accounts to mitigate default risk and safeguard company assets. Financial Reporting: Establish and oversee processes and tools to ensure transparent and reliable financial data, reported in compliance with Group standards (US‑GAAP) and financial closing schedules. Accounting and Statutory Reporting: Ensure accurate financial bookkeeping (via our external Accounting Service Provider) in accordance with local accounting principles. Ensure timely preparation and filing of accurate statutory financial statements. Tax Compliance & Customs: Responsible for the preparation and filing of accurate tax returns (including timely payment) for corporate income taxes, transfer pricing and indirect taxes, in collaboration with your tax service provider. Ensure adherence to Accelleron tax policies as well as local and international tax regulations to ensure full tax compliance. Act as local project manager during the implementation and local tax responsible for the on‑time maintenance of local e‑invoicing requirements. Monitor changes in local tax legislation and assess their impact with local and global experts. Ensure adherence to locally valid customs regulations. Governance, Compliance, and Audits: Establish and maintain local governance in line with corporate standards, regulations, policies, and legal requirements. Ensure effective execution of internal controls for financial and specified non‑financial operations. Coordinate proactively external audits and support internal audits, acting as a liaison with the global legal and integrity function. Act as Secretary to the Board of Directors. Ensure regulatory filings, reporting, and other general affairs tasks. Treasury Management: Secure, plan and manage the company’s liquidity, including investment and debt management. Responsible for the local bank relationships, including the management of bank accounts, bank guarantees and other local banking services. Identify and manage commercial value flows coupled with foreign exchange risks and implement hedging strategies in accordance with Group policies. Oversee the company's local insurance policies and credit risk management in alignment with Group guidelines. Others: Main coordinator with and contact partner for external payroll provider, local finance projects upon request. Your Background Chartered Financial Accountant (e.g., ACCA, ACA, ICAEW, ICAS, CPA) or University degree in Finance/Controlling or extensive practical work experience with demonstrated achievements. Up‑to‑date knowledge of local statutory accounting principles and US‑GAAP/IFRS, combined with practical application experience. Demonstrated experience in tax and customs compliance, specifically in preparing and filing corporate income tax returns, managing transfer pricing, and handling indirect taxes. Strong financial background with a structured and results‑oriented approach and exceptional analytical skills. High IT proficiency with experience in SAP (S4Hana is a strong advantage) and excellent MS Excel skills. Proven team player with strong problem‑solving skills, an open‑minded and proactive approach to challenges, and the persistence to deliver on time. Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, ideally with corresponding work experience from within a matrix organization. 7+ years of experience in an accounting/tax/fiduciary role within an international environment, preferably with an industrial/manufacturing background. Alternatively, 5+ years of experience in an audit role, preferably from within the Big4 and with demonstrated experience from audits at industrial/manufacturing MNCs. Demonstrated leadership skills with a commitment to coaching and developing team members to reach their professional goals. Fluency in English is a must. Your Benefits Competitive compensation package International and national development opportunities Modern office environment with flexible working arrangements Lunch allowances Insurance policy Employee Assistance program We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about Accelleron, take another look at our website accelleron.com. 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