Finance Manager

Candidate Description

With over 14 years navigating large and complex organisations such as a Major Retailer, a Manufacturing Group, an Energy Company and a Chemical Company, this finance professional excels in driving commercially focused decision-making and robust financial governance. Armed with a Bachelor of Accounting and CPA certification, they bring deep expertise across budgeting, financial reporting, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance while effectively partnering with sales, marketing and operational stakeholders. Their breadth of experience spans manufacturing, FMCG and mining sectors, underscored by hands-on leadership of multi-million-dollar budgets and system-enhancement initiatives.

Their technical acumen is demonstrated through advanced skills in Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, core finance modules and analytics tooling that streamline FP&A and management reporting. Adept at building data-driven forecasts, they have overseen the roll-out of improved reporting frameworks, accelerated month-end close processes and ensured real-time visibility of key performance indicators. Noteworthy achievements include managing project budgets aligned to a $1.5 billion turnover at a Major Retailer and tightening SOX-aligned control environments across multiple business units.

Combining strategic insight with hands-on leadership, this individual mentors cross-functional teams, fosters stakeholder engagement and consistently delivers clear, insight-rich analysis to senior leadership. Their adaptability across diverse industries and commitment to continuous improvement position them as a valuable catalyst for organisations seeking to elevate financial performance, strengthen governance and support growth through data-driven decision-making.