Head of Finance and Administration

About The Company

Our client is a high-growth, lean, and agile international company focused on leveraging technology and innovation to enhance the efficiency of food supply chains from Australian farms to consumers of premium Australian food around the world. They are at the forefront of innovation and are dedicated to expanding the benefits offered to all stakeholders.

What's in it for You?

• Flexibility: The role requires a minimum of the first 6 months to be based in the Canberra Head Office. However, post this period, there may be flexibility for the role to be based in an alternative location, preferably Singapore, contingent on the demonstrated ability to perform the job effectively from the alternate location.
  
  
• Ambitious Growth Environment: The company fosters a growth-oriented environment where ambitious individuals can thrive. You will be able to take on significant responsibilities and lead impactful initiatives that contribute to the company’s success.
  
  
• Professional Development: Receive personalized 1-on-1 coaching and mentorship to support your professional growth and career advancement. They are committed to helping employees develop both personally and professionally, providing the tools and guidance needed to excel in your role.
  
  
• Strategic Leadership: Engage in strategic decision-making alongside a dynamic leadership team. Your insights and contributions will directly influence their financial strategies and operational outcomes.
  
  
• Challenging Opportunities: Take on challenging projects that push you to expand your skills and capabilities. You will encounter diverse challenges that offer opportunities for learning and innovation.
  
  
• Impactful Contributions: Make a meaningful impact on the company's growth trajectory and the broader agricultural industry. Your contributions will shape their financial strategies and support their vision to position Australia as a trusted provider of food security in Asia and their mission to regenerate prosperity across rural and regional Australia.
  
  
• Potential Stock Options: Upon achieving agreed-upon KPIs and completing a specified time frame, the candidate will be offered a stock option package that exceeds the market rate package. This provides an opportunity to share in the company’s success and growth

About The Opportunity

The head of Finance and Administration will play a key role in managing the financial health of the company as well as its parent/ associate companies. Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Providing accurate budgets, forecasts, and cash flows to drive profitability
• Overseeing finance, accounting, cash flow, risk management, and payroll
• Developing and enhancing internal systems for financial practices
• Leading finance team and collaborating with key stakeholders

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience in managing cashflow, budgeting, and risk management in a high-growth company
• A passion for contributing to positive outcomes for food producers and consumers globally
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at the Executive Team level

You will also have:

• The ambition to learn and grow, striving to bring your best to the role
• A track record of driving financial strategies and operational outcomes
• A strong work ethic, initiative, and the ability to prioritise tasks under pressure

If knowing you are making a significant difference to people across the food supply chain is important to you and you have the desire to join a business in the early stages of international expansion and would enjoy the challenge of working with a team of people equally motivated to make a big change to the food export industry, then apply today and don't miss out on this opportunity!