Finance Manager

Join a listed infrastructure business with significant growth plans

• Role includes supporting finance, projects and budgeting & forecasting
• Salary on offer is $150k to $170k including super

About the Company

An listed business who have a global footprint and are cutting edge across infrastructure and technology.

The Group finance team is made up of high performing, big 4 trained accountants.

About The Role

A broad range of primary objectives including providing critical support in the implementation of a new Group ERP system, leading budgeting and forecasting processes, assisting with other system implementations, and ad-hoc projects to support strategic goals and operational efficiency.

Your responsibilities will include the following:

• · Support the Senior Project Manager, ERP in the implementation of a new Group ERP system;
• Support the assessment and evaluation of ERP solutions submitted by potential vendors;
• Act as finance lead for the implementation of a new ERP system
• Work with project managers, procurement teams, IT, and external vendors to ensure alignment between financial system functionalities and project requirements
• Lead the development of an effective and streamlined chart of accounts to facilitate accurate, compliant and insightful financial reporting;
• Lead the data migration from existing accounting software to the new ERP;
• Lead UAT testing for finance team to ensure ERP system functions as required;
• Lead and develop user training materials for the new ERP system;
• Establish and develop a process to accurately record and report segment information as required by IFRS8;
• Lead the development and implementation of improved internal management reporting;
• Develop a methodology for quarterly cost allocations for management reporting purposes;
• Assist in the transition of the function currency to USD, including the translation of historical balances;
• Liaise with external accounting advisors to ensure processes in place to accurately record subsequent transactions in the functional currency;
• Ensure continued successful transition to new employee share system;
• Develop and implement a process to ensure efficient, compliant and accurate maintenance of share system for employees globally;
• Ensure the accurate reporting of actuals against budget and forecast;
• Prepare site and corporate reports including analysis and commentary of variances to budget;
• Assist the finance team with the development and implementation of process improvements and systems enhancement initiatives;

Liaise with Senior Manager IT and other finance team members to ensure SOX compliant procedures are performed for all finance systems

Skills / Experience required:

The ideal candidate is a big 4 first or second mover who has audited ASX listed businesses

• Excellent knowledge of IFRS and application of accounting standards;
• Bachelor of Accounting or Commerce from an accredited university or college;
• Minimum of 6 years of Professional Accounting Firm experience with CA accreditation (or comparable);
• Experience with implementation of new systems is essential;
• Experience with preparation of budgets is essential;
• Experience working with listed organisations is highly desirable;
• Organisational, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills, working with various internal and external stakeholders;
• High attention to detail;
• Ability to prioritise and work effectively under tight deadlines, be independent and work in a collaborative group-oriented environment with the help of sound judgement in decision-making processes;
• Experience in assessing the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of internal controls;
• Ability to work in a structured and documented way, and proactively assess and reduce risk;
• Experience with Xero, Spotlight, Accurri, Workiva finance cloud-based platforms is an advantage but not essential;

Benefits:

• Tailored career development programs
• Flexible work arrangements
• Competitive salaries

How To Apply:

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact Paul Minton on paul@@lemontalent.com.au.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a big 4 first or second mover who has audited ASX listed businesses

• Excellent knowledge of IFRS and application of accounting standards;
• Bachelor of Accounting or Commerce from an accredited university or college;
• Minimum of 6 years of Professional Accounting Firm experience with CA accreditation (or comparable);
• Experience with implementation of new systems is essential;
• Experience with preparation of budgets is essential;
• Experience working with listed organisations is highly desirable;
• Organisational, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills, working with various internal and external stakeholders;
• High attention to detail;
• Ability to prioritise and work effectively under tight deadlines, be independent and work in a collaborative group-oriented environment with the help of sound judgement in decision-making processes;
• Experience in assessing the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of internal controls;
• Ability to work in a structured and documented way, and proactively assess and reduce risk;
• Experience with Xero, Spotlight, Accurri, Workiva finance cloud-based platforms is an advantage but not essential;