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APAC Finance Director at Justrite in Thomastown, Victoria, AU
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Job Description
About Justrite Safety Group
At Justrite Safety Group, we're more than just a collection of industrial safety companies; we're a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. Our ever-growing portfolio of companies collaborates to deliver advanced industrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence.
As our business continues to grow, we continue to look for top talent to join our team as we lead the charge in revolutionizing industrial safety, ensuring that every worker returns home safe, every workplace remains secure, and our environment thrives for generations to come. With Justrite Safety Group, safety isn't just a priority—it's our passion.
The contribution you will bring to this role:
The Finance Director APAC will play a vital role in JSG’s global finance transformation. The position will be responsible for overseeing financial performance and provide a strategic insight as we work to transform the JSG, APAC business. This includes financial reporting, planning, full accountability for accurate financial statements, pricing, manufacturing finance activities and insight into business performance. The Finance Director APAC will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial information for decision-making while at the same time driving a controlled environment that ensures integrity within the business unit’s financial statements. In addition, this position will also take a lead role in partnering with the APAC leadership team to help drive improvements within the business.
About the team:
As a member of our Finance team, you’ll be working with professionals dedicated to excellence and innovation. At Justrite Safety Group, you'll work alongside some of the best in the industry, collaborating on impactful projects that drive business success. Our team values precision, strategic thinking, and a passion for delivering results. Together, we create a supportive and challenging environment where you can grow your skills and make meaningful contributions to the company's financial strength and strategic goals.
What you will do at Justrite:
In this role, you will report directly to the Finance Director with a dotted line reporting to the APAC Managing Director. The position will be located in Melbourne, Australia with direct oversight of our Australia business as well as our business units located in China and Southeast Asia. This is a new role within Justrite Safety Group as the team looks to drive exponential growth across the APAC region. The position is responsible for integrity and control of the APAC financial statements along with driving thoughtful insights into the key drivers influencing business results, helping to develop action plans that impact results and driving fulsome operating rhythms that help forward-steer the business unit to achieve its growth targets.
Strategic Financial Leadership ****
Lead financial planning & analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for the APAC region.
Drive the development and execution of APAC financial strategy in alignment with global business objectives.
Provide strategic recommendations to enhance financial performance and business growth.
Drive regional cost optimization initiatives while ensuring compliance with corporate policies.
Serve as a key liaison between regional leadership and C-suite executives for financial reporting and decision-making.
Financial Reporting & Compliance ****
Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the business unit. Eliciting insight from the reviews that can be communicated to Senior Leadership to drive key decision making.
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with US GAAP and local accounting standards
Oversee treasury, tax, and risk management functions across the region. Position will collaborate and coordinate across these functions with the centralized JSG finance organization.
Monitor and analyze financial trends to proactively address risks and opportunities.
Help implement and maintain effective internal controls and governance to safeguard company assets.
Lead regional audits and ensure compliance with all legal and corporate financial obligations.
Drive Strong Operations Finance Principles ****
Partner with Senior Leadership to develop and track operations KPI’s that will drive efficiency and cost reduction initiatives.
Coordinate and oversee the annual standard cost roll.
Understand and monitor cost accounting variances and identify suggestions to improve unfavorable variances.
Ensuring proper inventory tracking and collections of labor / shop floor activity, including physical inventories.
Internal Controls and Risk Management
Help implement and maintain an effective controls environment that safeguards company assets and ensures financial integrity under both local accounting standards and US GAAP.
Proactively identify and mitigate risks through root cause failure analysis and control measurements.
Team Management and Development:
Lead and mentor a team of financial professionals responsible for subsidiary-level accounting and reporting. Finance teams in both China and Australia will report into this position.
Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the finance team.
Manage relationships with external partners: auditors, regulators, and tax advisors.
Stakeholder Communication:
Communicate financial performance, trends, and forecasts to senior leadership team and other relevant stakeholders.
Act as strategic business partner for the Business Unit Managing Director helping to drive business performance.
Work across functions to help communicate inefficiencies while being a resource to help problem solve areas of improvement for the business.
Systems and Technology Integration:
- Where needed, help oversee the implementation and integration of financial systems and technology platforms to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting
Your skills and expertise:
To ensure your success from day one in this role, Justrite requires the following qualifications at a minimum:
10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, with a focus on regional or global roles.
High proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and business intelligence tools.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance standards. Demonstrated knowledge of cost accounting principles and drivers of plant variances.
Advanced proficiency with Excel is required.
Entrepreneurial spirit; comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy to drive results
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment efficiently and effectively
Display follow-through on all tasks and a readiness to do what it takes, flexibility and willingness to work overtime, if necessary, to complete assignments and meet deadlines
Strong initiative and drive, including a willingness to collaborate on projects and in areas beyond Accounting and Finance
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred.
Proven track record of partnering with executive leadership to drive business strategy.
Knowledge of US GAAP and local accounting standards.
Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving financial transformation initiatives.
Compensation:
The compensation will be commensurate with experience. Additionally, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan to enhance their overall total compensation package when Justrite Safety Group and their business units achieve annual business and financial targets. At Justrite, we have an annual evaluation system that supports professional and financial growth based on achieved results and objectives.
Benefits:
Our benefits package at Justrite Safety Group is designed to be the best in the industry, offering everything you need to support your career and personal well-being. You will receive a competitive salary and benefits package. We understand the importance of work-life balance, so we offer flexible hours and remote work options, giving you the freedom to manage your time effectively. These options vary depending on the specific roles and business needs. At Justrite, our benefits package is designed to help you thrive both in and out of the workplace.
Why Choose Justrite Safety Group?
As a leading name in the safety industry, Justrite provides a platform where you can collaborate with some of the best professionals in the field, learning from experts and contributing to cutting-edge solutions. The company's commitment to excellence and innovation ensures that you’ll be part of a team that is making a real impact. With a strong focus on career advancement, Justrite empowers its employees to thrive both personally and professionally, making it an ideal workplace for those looking to grow their careers in a meaningful and rewarding environment.
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to product excellence and making a positive impact in our company, and in our community!