The RoleReporting to the Managing Director, the Head of Finance and Systems is responsible for the strategic oversight and optimisation of financial operations, technological advancements, and innovative solutions within the organisation. This role is pivotal in steering the financial health and technological competitiveness of the company towards sustainable growth and success.Additionally, the Head of Finance and Systems provides leadership and guidance to the Finance Officer and Business Services Team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. This role is tasked with providing strategic financial advice, building commercial acumen within the business, aligning financial strategies and systems to achieve business objectives whilst driving operational efficiencies to enhance our organisational competitiveness.Your mandate includes:Leading the strategic development and implementation of financial strategies and systems that support the company's growth objectives.Evaluating, selecting, and implementing cutting-edge financial technologies and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making capabilities.Championing a culture of innovation by fostering creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement in systems, processes, and practices.Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies, while mitigating financial risks through robust governance and controls.Driving operational excellence through process optimisation, cost management, and performance measurement to maximise value and operational effectiveness.Managing the finance team and work closely with the administration team to ensure effective and efficient delivery of business services to support company-wide operations.Maintaining and developing business partnering initiatives; actively engaging with stakeholders across various departments to understand their objectives and challenges.Managing the preparation of monthly management reports and all other related reporting obligations as required.Working with the Leadership and Management Teams to develop budgets in support of business planning initiatives.Nurturing a high-performance culture by providing leadership, mentorship, and development opportunities to team members, fostering collaboration, accountability, and embodying exemplary leadership behaviours and demonstrating a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's financial resilience, technological prowess, and competitive advantage in the marketplace.This is a new, permanent, full-time role that is available now, as part of our organisational advancement and growth strategy.About YouGiven the strategic nature of this role and its impact on organisational success, you will possess a blend of financial acumen, leadership capabilities, and a forward-thinking mindset. Additionally, experience in managing cross-functional teams and driving transformational change initiatives would be will have demonstrated expertise in financial management, strategic planning, and innovation leadership. With strong analytical skills, you will interpret complex financial data, and exhibit proficiency in implementing technological solutions to enhance business operations. A proven track record in fostering a culture of innovation and driving operational excellence will be important in this be successful in this role, you will need:-A natural leadership approach, that demonstrates integrity and accountabilityA collaborative, knowledge sharing style, as these are two of our company’s core characteristicsA mature, innovative approach to solving problemsBachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. Additional qualifications such as CPA, CFA, or MBA is preferredA minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior finance or business leadership role, preferably within a similar industry or contextIntegrated ERP (or multifaceted accounting program) software proficiency. Prior experience using Deltek Vision is highly desirableThe ability to manage multiple, competing priorities, under adaptable, agile mindsetProven ability to engage at a personal level with those in your charge, to understand their goals, drivers, and wellbeing considerationTo reinforce, reward and celebrate individual / team progress and achievementsWe currently operate from offices located in Brisbane, Newcastle, Townsville or Perth and offer flexible work arrangements for our will need you to travel to our Brisbane office on a regular basis, to connect in person with team members, attend our annual strategy day, social events, training workshops and our end of year celebration.About UsAGE Consultants is Australia’s largest specialist groundwater environmental consultancy. Founded in 1997, we exist to empower informed water decisions to help our clients, our communities, and our environment thrive.With over 35 geoscientists across our Brisbane, Newcastle, Townsville and Perth offices, and an outstanding support team, we combine water knowledge in the disciplines of hydrogeology, hydrogeochemistry, and groundwater modelling. Our vision is to be recognised throughout Australia and beyond as the go-to specialists in groundwater and environmental consulting for a changing world. We do this through:-being a place people want to workbeing good people to work withbuilding on our expertise and range of servicesmaintaining up-to-date knowledgenurturing our long-term relationshipsdeveloping strategic partnershipsfocusing on quality and improving our processesAGE provides specialised groundwater management consultancy for national and international projects and we plan to open more offices throughout Australia as part of our strategic expansion plan. We have built a very successful company with a strong reputation for high quality work, and a leadership team who understand that our people are our strongest Join AGE?Joining AGE as our Head of Finance and Systems offers an exceptional opportunity to utilise your forward-thinking approach to propel the fiscal stability and technological advancement of the company, to drive sustainable growth and prosperity. You will work with the largest and most respected team of specialist groundwater environmental consultants in have the capability, resources and impetus to drive growth, and invest in personal and professional advancement for our team, at every level of the business.Your salary will be competitive and commensurate with your team enjoys a very comprehensive and attractive Employee Value Proposition (EVP), including but not limited to:-Leadership Development Program;Flexible work arrangements for all team members;Professional memberships;Purchase of additional leave;Paid parental leave;Professional development opportunities;Four RDOs per year(we call this our “Tools Down Day”);Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - a confidential professional counselling service for employees and immediate family;Flu vaccinations and annual skin checks; andAn annual health and well-being processes and technologies evolve, you will need to stay updated on industry best practices and access training to enhance your skills. This may include learning new software tools, attending workshops, or obtaining relevant coaching and certifications to support your professional to ApplyAll applications will be managed with strict confidentiality. Please submit your CV and include a Cover Letter outlining your interest in this role to our Careers Consultant, Susan Leon via the link provided.Please expect an initial response from Susan within 5-7 working days of your thank recruitment agencies for their interest however, AGE Consultants and Susan Leon do not wish to be contacted regarding this campaign and unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.
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