Commercial Finance Manager - with Growth Opportunities

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Commercial Finance Manager to join our Finlayson’s Timber and Hardware Business. The role will support our business with strategic insights to drive sound business decisions for now and into the future. The role also executes the day to day running of the finance and compliance function across the Finlayson’s Retail business and Frame & Truss Plant. 

With your strong commercial acumen, you will own the reporting function providing commercial and financial oversight across the (group) business.

This is an excellent opportunity to further your career, working in and alongside a passionate and committed Executive Leadership Team to drive the Finlayson’s Business forward. 

What you'll do

• Manage the financial performance of the business including preparation of monthly management reporting, financial plans (budget/ forecasts), P&L statement/s etc. 
•  Provide sound financial support and insights to enable the Executive Leadership Team to support critical business decisions 
• Preparation and presentation of financial results and insights to the Board and IHG Commercial Team
• Partner with business managers to drive financial performance
•  Establish and develop relationships with the Finlayson's Group team, IHG senior management, and external partners (Insurance Broker, Auditor, Bank, IT service providers)
• Business Plan development in conjunction with the Executive Leadership Team
• Cashflow management and reporting (in conjunction with IHG)
• Capex Management (including Monthly Capex Report)
• Manage Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll
• Manage the Finance/Administration/IT Team (6) plus recruitment, training and development of team
•  Partner with IHG Commercial team to support annual External Audit and financial statements and ensure the organisation is compliant with accounting standards
• Liaise with the IHG Financial Accountant and the Metcash Tax Team to support taxation requirements (BAS, tax return and FBT return etc.)
• Provide guidance and strategy on group IT requirements, service agreements, and risk mitigation
• Risk Management to ensure the business has a solid risk framework in place
• Investment appraisal and analysis (including the management of the Financial /Commercial transition integration of new business acquisitions

What you'll bring

• Strong commercial acumen 
•  Sound decision-making skills based on accurate and timely analysis
• Ability to collaborate with ELT and management to organise, plan and achieve company financial goals
• Advanced negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management capability 
• Exceptional time management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team orientated with strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and manage staff at all levels
• Ability to lead by example and demonstrate a strong sense of integrity, ethics, and dependability
• Professional written and oral communication skills
• Strategic thinking, planning, and creative problem-solving skills
• Intermediate to advanced computer software skills, including Excel and Financial Systems

What we can offer you

• Be part of a high performing and energetic team
• Opportunity to learn and develop your skills
• Grow your career within the broader Metcash Network 
• Fifth week annual leave
• Group performance incentive 

About us 

Finlayson’s Timber and Hardware is a 149-year-old, 4th generation, family orientated business who specialize in timber, manufacturing, and hardware for the QLD market. Our staff are our key point of difference; longevity, experience and culture drive our business forward. Loyal, hardworking and very knowledgeable priding themselves on top flight customer service, our team are specialists in various fields from flooring to mouldings to joinery to cladding! Our key customer base ranges from high end builder and renovation specialists to commercial projects, to project builders to owner builders. Backed by a market leader in the hardware space, Mitre10, we have the resources of a large business but the agility and nimbleness of independence.

We are an equal opportunity employer always looking for bright, hard-working individuals to become part of a successful company.

Applications close 31st of May 2024