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Finance Director

Job Title: Finance Director
Contract Type: Permanent Recruitment
Location: Newcastle
Specialisation:
Reference: 921649
Contact Name: Amanda MacGregor
Contact Email: amandam@peoplefusion.com.au
Job Published: January 31, 2025 12:00

Job Description

  • Key Leadership role

  • Work with an innovative and highly engaged team

  • Excellent benefits and onsite parking

Help shape the future of a dynamic wine business!

Are you a strategic finance leader with a passion for driving business success? Fourth Wave Wine, a market leader in innovative and premium wine brands, is looking for a Finance Director to join their team! With a STIP (Short-Term Incentive Plan), employee benefits, and an inclusive, collaborative culture, this is an opportunity to make a real impact in a thriving business.

The opportunity

As the Finance Director, you will be a key part of the leadership team, overseeing all financial operations, reporting, and compliance while managing a high-performing finance team. You will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, driving business strategy, and ensuring financial compliance across multiple markets.

Key responsibilities include

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will take full ownership of P&L and balance sheet management, overseeing month-end processes and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting across all markets. You will be responsible for managing BAS, WET, Excise, and CDS government schemes while also preparing owner’s summary reports and maintaining transparency. A key part of your role will be building and maintaining the annual budget, including P&L, cash flow, and forecasting to drive financial performance.

Leading the Finance Team, you will set and align team and individual KPIs with company objectives, conduct regular meetings and performance reviews, and implement development plans to support career growth. You will also manage all internal and external legal, accounting, and compliance matters while maintaining strong relationships with key partners, including IT, HR & WHS, and Workers Compensation providers. Additionally, you will support Fourth Wave’s international markets collaboration, oversee CRM system management, payroll, and tax compliance, and ensure effective cash flow management by maintaining strong banking and supplier relationships.

About you

We are looking for an experienced and motivated finance professional with a strong background in financial leadership. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Extensive experience in senior leadership roles with a strong track record of success.

  • Strong understanding of financial reporting, compliance, and cash flow management.

  • Excellent leadership skills with the ability to develop and mentor teams.

  • Strong stakeholder management experience, working with banks, legal, and external partners.

  • Ability to streamline processes, improve financial reporting, and drive efficiencies.

  • Experience in NetSuite or similar CRM/ERP systems is advantageous.

How to apply

This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role with a business that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. If you're ready to take on a role where your financial expertise and leadership can shape the future of Fourth Wave Wine, apply now!

Alternatively, for a confidential chat, please contact Amanda MacGregor on amandam@peoplefusion.com.au or 02 4927 2005 or Louise Mann on louisem@peoplefusion.com.au or 02 4927 2024 for a confidential chat.

At peoplefusion we don’t just accept diversity and inclusion —we celebrate it! We strive to create an environment of equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, religion or physical ability, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you require any assistance with your application please don’t hesitate to contact us.