Finance Manager - International Industrial Group

The Opportunity

• We're working with a globally listed French industrial group operating across 40+ countries to find a Finance Manager for their growing Australian subsidiary based in Townsville.
• This isn't a typical finance role where you slot into an existing team. You'll be the senior finance person on the ground, reporting directly to the APAC Regional CFO and working alongside the local Managing Director. You'll have full ownership of the finance function of budgeting, forecasting, reporting, month-end closings, cash management, and process improvement, with the autonomy to shape how things are done.
• The business is actively expanding in Australia, with new projects, potential joint ventures, and acquisition opportunities on the horizon. This role is designed to grow with the business, with real career progression into broader regional finance leadership as the footprint scales.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading annual budgeting, 3-year forecasting, and monthly reporting for Group submission
• Preparing financial statements and running variance analysis with clear commentary to senior leadership
• Coordinating month-end, semi-annual, and annual closings with local accountants
• Building and improving reporting tools, financial processes, and internal controls
• Partnering with operational managers on cost optimisation, business plans, and strategic projects
• Managing cash, banking relationships, and the transition from Xero to more sophisticated systems as the business grows

What You'll Need

• 4+ years in financial control, FP&A, or a mix of audit and industry finance
• Hands-on experience with financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and monthly reporting
• CPA/CA qualified or equivalent
• Advanced Excel and comfort with accounting systems (Xero is a plus)
• Fluent English — French language skills are a genuine bonus given the parent group's communication
• Open to being based in Townsville, QLD

Why This Role

• Direct access to leadership: report to the Regional CFO, no layers in between
• Build something meaningful: design the finance function rather than inheriting someone else's playbook
• Career growth: as the group expands in Australia, this role expands with it
• International exposure: work across a global group spanning Asia-Pacific and the Middle East
• Lifestyle: Townsville offers lower cost of living, no traffic, and the Great Barrier Reef at your doorstep

We welcome candidates from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and regional Queensland who are open to relocation for the right opportunity.