About the role
Location: Sydney or Melbourne
Job Summary: The Country Finance Manager for Australia will drive the financial health and strategic growth of our Australian operations, overseeing all aspects of financial management.
Responsibilities
* Leads the Finance function across all entities in the Country/Cluster, acting as the Finance Business Partner to the Country/Cluster President.
* Implements the Finance strategy locally, aligned with Group and GBU directions, and partners on key GBU decisions, resolving in-country conflicts with financial impacts.
* Shares accountability with the Country President for driving synergies in shared costs and holds decision-making authority over policies, shared processes, and revenue/costs across GBUs.
* Ensures the adoption of the global TAG Finance agenda while balancing GBU-specific needs and supports the delivery of global finance transformations (e.g., Shared Services Centers).
* Coordinates across GBUs to manage interdependencies, sharing best practices throughout the Finance function.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.
* Master's degree (e.g., MBA, MFin) is highly desirable.
* Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or CIMA are preferred.
* Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in financial management, including at least 3-5 years in a leadership role within a multinational or large organization.
* Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
* Proven experience with local statutory requirements and international accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
* Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
* Strong knowledge of financial analysis tools and software (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
* Deep understanding of cash flow management, tax planning, and risk management.
* Familiarity with compliance regulations and best practices in internal controls.
* Fluency in English is required.