Chief Financial Officer

About Our Client

Zilzie Wines is one of Australia's largest family-owned wineries, located just outside the vibrant regional city of Mildura. They pride themselves on family values, work life balance and being an employer of choice.
Zilzie are ambitious and innovative. As a 5 star James Halliday rated winery, sustainability runs deep in our veins as we strive for continuous improvement across the business to deliver the best quality wines and customer service in our industry.
Mildura, the heart of the Sunraysia - says it all. Glorious sunshine all year round, wonderful restaurants, spectacular sunrises, sunsets and sparkling star-studded skies awaits
With Australia's favourite water playground - the mighty Murray River on your doorstep, this is your opportunity to take your career to the next level AND enjoy a lifestyle like no other.

Job Description

• Oversee the enhancement of financial reporting mechanisms ensuring meticulous accuracy.
• Spearhead comprehensive financial analysis, pinpointing both growth avenues and optimisation potential.
• Direct and refine annual budgeting and periodic forecasting, ensuring alignment with broader strategic aims.
• Collaborate across departments to support short, medium and long term planning across key business channels
• Implement robust cash flow reporting processes, proactively devising strategies for optimum cash management.
• Foster a strong collaborative ethos with commercial teams, underpinning data-driven financial insights and strategies.
• Work synergistically with operations, aligning financial objectives with operational directives.
• Cultivate a robust internal financial control landscape, ensuring the company's assets are safeguarded and full regulatory compliance is maintained.
• Regularly evaluate and enhance financial performance metrics and KPIs, instigating improvements as required.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance team, nurturing a culture of ongoing professional development, and empowerment.
• Act as the primary interface with external auditors, ensuring seamless audit engagements.
• Play an instrumental role in long-term financial planning and risk mitigation.
• Drive initiatives focused on capital management and investment opportunities.
• Advocate for technological advancements in the finance department, enhancing efficiency and data accessibility.
• Facilitate transparent communication of financial insights to the board and key stakeholders.
• Actively monitor industry trends, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of financial best practices.

The Successful Applicant

• The ideal candidate will possess a strategic mindset combined with hands-on experience in financial leadership roles.
• Proven experience leading finance teams and driving business performance.
• Strong ability to collaborate with senior management and make impactful decisions.
• Highly favoured will be an understanding of the wine industry or similar FMCG sectors.
• Demonstrable skills in financial forecasting, risk management, and strategy development.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial data to non-finance professionals.

What's on Offer

The successful candidate will be stepping into a critical role within an organisation that is at the forefront of their industry. Our client offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience. They are deeply invested in the professional growth of their employees, offering training and development opportunities. Moreover, being a part of this team means working in a supportive, innovative, and dynamic environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.