Group Finance Manager – Operations and Sales

Job Description

Get to Know Us At Stahmann Webster, our diverse team of dedicated people have been the driving force behind our success. As industry leaders, we are focused on attracting outstanding industry professionals to our business as well as building strong relationships within the community to identify and nurture future talent. Our commitment to safety, to our people and to our community lie at the heart of our values. Growth mindset – We challenge ourselves and each other to never be standing still, we consistently strive to do things better. Empowered – We relish the opportunity to enrich and enlarge our roles, gripping autonomy and freedoms that matter. Resilient – We approach all challenges with positivity and determination, viewing every setback as temporary and surmountable. Connected – We are united around a shared purpose and never hesitate to support people in other parts of the business to be successful. Humble – We are dedicated to serving each other and always put the team first. About the Role The focus of the Group Finance Manager – Operations and Sales is to ensure timely and accurate delivery and analysis of financial performance in order to assist the business in making key commercial decisions for Sales and Operations. This position focuses on the operations and sales business units. Duties include but are not limited to: Provide strong leadership, management and guidance to the team who support sales and operations. Work closely with the Sales team to assist in forecasting and pricing reviews. Demonstrate strong leadership skills aimed at bringing people with you. Demonstrate strong communication skills – effective communicator at all levels of the business. Ensure team support of the relevant business partners by sound analysis and timely reporting. Support the CFO in various ad hoc requests for management and shareholders. Lead month-end preparation on the sales and operations business units. Lead the yearly budget and quarterly forecast preparation for sales and operations. Lead the Long Range planning and the inputs and analysis thereof. Drive disciplined monthly reviews of operations in order to achieve KPI’s and increase profitability. Full product and production margin analysis of various products and performance of key production facilities. Prepare the required weekly, monthly and quarterly corporate reports with required analysis and comments. Identify and drive the improvement of reporting tools to make processes more efficient. Responsible for the tracking of all Capital projects across the business unit with the team to ensure adherence to budgets and forecasts. Involvement in growth and development of the business. Maintain and implement best practice processes around governance and compliance with up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards while focusing on continuous improvement. Essential Criteria, Skills and Experience Tertiary qualification in Accounting. Food manufacturing background would be preferred. 10 years plus of Accounting and Administration experience. Leadership experience in managing a team remotely. ERP system knowledge and various systems experience – SAP B1, Concur, Jedox, Power BI. Commercial business experience. Effective communication skills. Ability to deliver and discuss financial results to all levels of the organisation. Ability to prepare monthly corporate reports with a high level of analysis and commentary. Management of ad-hoc information requests and analysis. Valid driver’s license. Must be able to travel regularly to factories in various locations. What We Are Offering Competitive salary We Invest in You To develop your skills and safety knowledge – we provide funding for safety courses, certifications, and professional development courses. To support your family and meet your personal goals – with financial or in-kind assistance in times of need and through the Stahmann Webster Be Your Best program. Build a long-term career in agriculture Career development opportunities – 80% of our orchard leadership positions have been rewarded internally in our fast-growing business. Exceptional job security – our size and scope and long-term investment horizon provide opportunities for rewarding, long-term careers. Make a difference Have your say – we encourage our people to provide regular feedback to our leaders and to the business by contributing to our surveys. Be a part of a bigger purpose – we give back to our local communities and promote the health of our global environment through a range of purpose-driven initiatives. And so much more! Attractive SW Paid Parental Leave Policy – we support our new parents with an attractive SW Paid Parental Leave policy that supports both eligible primary and secondary carers. The People’s Pantry – we provide a pantry of food items available to you whenever you need a little something to keep you going. Feel supported at work – we understand that sometimes “life-happens” and so through our wellness program we work with our people to ensure they can access any support they may need both personally and professionally. Enjoy a diverse and inclusive workplace – our people come from more than 20 cultural backgrounds, and we celebrate all of our communities, whether local or from around the country and around the world. Opportunity to travel – your role may offer opportunity, if you wish, for you to travel between our sites and experience different parts of Australia and our business. What You Should Know About Our Operations Our business is widespread, growing walnuts and almonds in the Riverina Region in New South Wales, pecans in Moree and macadamias, avocados, mangoes and lemons in Bundaberg, Queensland. Off the paddock, we operate nut processing and packing facilities in Leeton, Toowoomba and Bundaberg as well as fruit packing and processing in Bundaberg. In addition, our shared services teams (Finance, Sales, ESG, Safety and People & Culture) are located across all of our sites as well as the Brisbane, Melbourne and Griffith offices. At Stahmann Webster, we are committed to the planet and the people we serve. Through research, innovation, and technology we strive to find exciting and environmentally sustainable horticultural and production practices throughout all of our operations. Read more about our ESG Commitment on our website: HONOUR OUR LEGACY. BUILD OUR FUTURE. #J-18808-Ljbffr