Country Head of Finance

As the Country Finance Manager for Australia, you will play a pivotal role in driving the financial health and strategic growth of our Australian operations. Reporting directly to the Regional Head of Finance APAC, you will oversee all aspects of financial management, from budgeting and financial reporting to compliance and risk management. This role offers a unique opportunity to partner closely with senior leadership, providing key financial insights and guiding strategic decision-making to support our ambitious growth plans in the Australian market. If you are a seasoned finance professional with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for leading high-performing teams, this role will offer both challenge and reward in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Strategy & Execution

• Leads the Finance function across all entities in the Country/Cluster for The Adecco Group, acting as the Finance Business Partner to the Country/Cluster President.
• Implements the Finance strategy locally, aligned with Group and GBU (Global Business Unit) directions, and partners on key GBU decisions, resolving in-country conflicts with financial impacts.
• Shares accountability with the Country President for driving synergies in shared costs and holds decision-making authority over policies, shared processes, and revenue/costs across GBUs.
• Ensures the adoption of the global TAG Finance agenda while balancing GBU-specific needs and supports the delivery of global finance transformations (e.g., Shared Services Centers).
• Coordinates across GBUs to manage interdependencies, sharing best practices throughout the Finance function.

People & Culture

• Leads the Finance function across entities and serves as a Finance Business Partner to the Country/Cluster President.
• Implements the Finance strategy, aligned with Group and GBU directions, and partners on key GBU decisions, acting as the final decision-maker in financial conflicts.
• Shares accountability with the Country President for cost synergies, with authority over shared policies and revenue/cost management across GBUs.
• Drives adoption of the global TAG Finance agenda while addressing GBU needs, supporting local deployment of global initiatives across functions.
• Manages interdependencies across GBUs, promoting best practices within the Finance function.

Performance Management

• Leads Finance across all entities within the Country/Cluster, partnering with the Country/Cluster President.
• Implements local Finance strategy aligned with Group/GBU directions, partnering on GBU decisions, and resolving financially impactful conflicts.
• Holds joint accountability with the Country President for synergies in shared costs and manages policy, process, and revenue/cost decisions across GBUs.
• Facilitates the TAG Finance agenda and global Finance transformations (e.g., SSCs), supporting in-country deployment of global initiatives.
• Coordinates GBU interdependencies and disseminates best practices within Finance.

CoEs & Middle Office

• Leads the Finance function across the Country/Cluster’s entities, partnering with the Country/Cluster President.
• Implements the Finance strategy locally in line with Group/GBU directions, partnering on GBU decisions and resolving financial conflicts.
• Shares accountability with the Country President on cost synergies and has decision-making authority over shared policies and revenue/cost management across GBUs.
• Drives the TAG Finance agenda, addressing GBU needs, and supports global finance transformations, including SSCs, across functions.
• Oversees interdependencies across GBUs and ensures best practices are shared throughout Finance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.
• Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MFin) is highly desirable.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or CIMA are preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in financial management, including at least 3-5 years in a leadership role within a multinational or large organization.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Proven experience with local statutory requirements and international accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial analysis tools and software (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Deep understanding of cash flow management, tax planning, and risk management.
• Familiarity with compliance regulations and best practices in internal controls.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a proven ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing finance teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capability in business partnering, collaborating with various departments (e.g., Sales, Operations, HR) to drive financial performance.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Willingness to travel within the country and occasionally within the region.
• High level of integrity, strong ethical standards, and commitment to financial transparency.

Our purpose – making the future work for everyone – inspires and connects us all. As one of the world’s largest employers, our colleagues across our three global business units – Adecco, Akkodis, and LHH – provide expertise in talent and technology that enables organisations to succeed and individuals to thrive within an ever-evolving world of work.

We’re passionate about our work – embracing different perspectives and putting our clients, candidates, and customers at the heart of all we do.

We embody our core values: Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion and Courage and always keeping our customers at the heart of everything we do.  Join the Adecco Group to make an impact in an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential.

Growth and Development

You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and grow your career across our extensive portfolio of services and solutions. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways, striking a healthy work-life balance between their jobs and their lives. We believe in continuous learning to foster a skill-rich environment, satisfying your curiosity while sharing skills, knowledge, and expertise to grow together. Here, you can be yourself, and we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you.

We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organization with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.

Inclusion

At the Adecco Group, we are committed to making the future work for everyone. We seek to foster a culture of belonging and purpose, shape an environment where our people are happy, healthy and feel engaged, and where difference is respected and valued. We have zero tolerance for any unlawful discrimination against any colleague, associate, candidate, or person providing services on behalf of the Adecco Group, at any stage of that person’s journey with us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any additional accommodations or support due to a disability or other special circumstances, please let us know by contacting Urszula Drabikowska. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the hiring process.

Posting date: 12-11-2024