Regional CFO Australia

International Locations  |  Permanent

Published 03/11/2008

• International Location
• Attractive Package

About Our Client
Our client is an international professional services consultancy with particular specialisation in property, infrastructure and environmental solutions. Built on a strong set of values around serving clients and with a clear growth strategy, the business has continued to expand globally to c. £250 million and over 4,500 staff.An engineering consultancy that plans, designs and manages the development of water, property, highways, rail, defence, and telecommunications

Job Description

Reporting to both the Regional MD and Group FD you will be key member of the regional senior management team, responsible for all financial aspects of a full-service, multi-site business, as well as making a significant contribution to its overall leadership and strategic direction. In particular you will:

? Provide key financial advice to the leadership team around strategic and commercial decisions

? Lead, coach and develop teams within finance, IT and facilities.

? Provide a consistent, objective and balanced influence over the business

? Ensure meaningful, accurate and timely financial and management reports are delivered to the leadership team and to Group.

? Ensuring appropriate financial and commercial controls are in place

? Ensuring compliance with Financial/Accounting principles, procedures and practices. ? Managing treasury operations, cash balances, and working capital

? Ensuring that the tax affairs of the Company are managed efficiently and tight control is maintained over overhead expenditure

? Ensuring that the profits of the organisation are protected through the establishment, maintenance and continuous monitoring of effective financial controls, reporting systems, budgetary controls and expenditure procedures

? Actively participating in the integration of any acquisitions to ensure the maximum return on investment

The Successful Applicant

You will be a qualified finance professional (CA/ACA) with experience gained in an international 'people services' organisation. Comfortable working in a matrix reporting environment you will have exceptional communication skills capable of influencing and persuading at the most senior levels. You should have a proven track-record of successful team leadership and change management. This role will require a good understanding of the local regional markets and we are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with previous relevant regional experience.

? Accounting qualification and chartered status - big 4 accounting background

? Previous FD experience - preferably within Australia

? Extensive experience within this market sector

? In-depth knowledge of relevant accounting standards

? Proven abilities in financial planning, reporting and control at a senior level

? Sound financial acumen, commercial judgment and leadership abilities

? Postgraduate qualifications in business or finance preferred

What's On Offer

£100000 - £120000

Please, send your application to Mikael Deiller at mikaeldeiller@michaelpage.lu, quoting the reference 499930.

Apply for this job
Apply online using the form below or phone Matthew Newman  on  +612 8292 2125  quoting jobref  A1236030

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