Michael Page Finance are partnering with a global food manufacturing business to recruit a permanent Finance Operations Manager (Shared Services). If you are looking for a strategic role focused on driving continuous improvement, please apply below!

Our client is a high-growth, global food manufacturing business. They have recently moved their head office operations to Melbourne and hence are looking for a new head of their shared services function. Our client has excellent retention rates and a fantastic workplace culture.

Reporting to the CFO, your role will include:

• drive continuous improvement within PTP (procure to pay), OTC (order to cash) and credit control policies and procedures
• Oversee onshore & offshore AP/AR teams
• Manage supplier payment process and review payments
• Manage vendor & customer query escalation, monitor vendor confirmations
• Manage customer and supplier credit application process in conjunction with legal team
• Manage and ensure compliance of finance approval matrix/delegation of authority
• Monthly review of balance sheet recs
• Manage the company credit card facility, new cards and cancellations, disputed transactions and provide training while reporting on compliance etc.
• Manage credit control, customer accounts, reconciliations, escalation of issues, claims management, work with AR and sales teams to resolve any discrepancies
• Other ad hoc tasks

We are seeking experienced shared services candidates with a passion for process improvement and change management. Key competencies listed below:

• Extensive experience in Shared Services or Finance Operations (in particular PTP, OTC and credit control)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
• Analytical mindset
• Strategic leadership