Manager, Operations Finance

7 Activity Street Acacia Ridge Queensland 4110

About Us. We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

The Impact You’ll Make

We are currently seeking a Manager, Operations Finance to join our team on a full-time basis, location flexible across Australia Eastern Seaboard. Acting a true Business Partner, you will be the key contact for our APAC operational and manufacturing leadership team, providing timely, accurate and insightful financial insights.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional with strong communication and relationship-building skills, who enjoys partnering with leaders to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making through data-driven insights.

Reporting to the Director, Finance & Analytics APAC, your key responsibilities would include;

Business Partnering

• Deliver necessary insights to the management team through analysis, modelling & building of recommendations that will improve the financial performance of the business.

• Own the preparation and submittal of Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) requests that are significant to the region and require regional leadership and corporate approval, providing comprehensive financial analysis and justification for proposed investments.

• Build a capital management/monitoring program for all CAPEX, including the build of regular forecast updates, annual budgets and long term strategic plan inputs

• Process development to drive working capital improvements, notably through inventory
   

Planning & Reporting

• Perform financial performance reviews with the management team, focussed on all areas of operational activity and variances as well as working capital and capex

• Develop a reporting framework aimed at delivering consistent operational metrics across APAC

• Identify key financial risks and opportunities and developing appropriate countermeasures and action plans.

What You’ll Bring

You will be an experienced operation, commercial or financial analyst with experience in manufacturing or operational environments. We are seeking a strong communicator with a passion for process improvement, and the ability to work collaboratively across a matrix organisation while managing competing priorities.

You will also possess;  

• Bachelor’s Degree: A degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field is typically required.

• Professional Certification (preferred): CPA (Certified Practising Accountant), CA (Chartered Accountant) is highly regarded.

• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in financial software, databases, and analytical tools.

• Ability to consolidate, analyze, and report financial and operational metrics accurately and timely.

• A willingness to undertake occasional travel within the Asia Pacific region is required

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honours diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

 

All successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including a medical.

Valmont is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.