Chief Financial Officer

Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping & fitting solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 15,000 people work for us in more than 40 countries with 80 manufacturing sites.  

Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its “Growth with Purpose” strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term. 

Vinidex

For over six decades, Vinidex has been leading the way – setting the industry benchmark for pipeline systems and solutions. Our legacy spans across building, infrastructure, agriculture, and civil sectors. 

We make life flow with groundbreaking, high-quality products, connecting everything from water, gas, and energy throughout Australia. 

With the Aliaxis group as our parent company, we are part of one of the world's largest global networks, creating innovative water solutions.

We are proud of our focus on operating on 100% renewable energy and our recycling programs across our sites, and are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviours that we stand for: 

• We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast 

• We Care for the environment, our customers and each other 

• We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions 

What will you do

A rare opportunity exists for a well-rounded and experienced CFO to lead, mentor, develop and drive engagement and strategic direction of a full functioning finance team, as well as oversee and manage the Financial, Accounting, Insurance, Taxation, internal controls and auditing for Vinidex. In addition to financial oversight, you will also serve as the Director for the company’s corporate entities

To be successful, you have worked in large ASX, Australian or Global manufacturing businesses that are fast moving, complex, have experience leading a large finance team, and looking for an opportunity where you enjoy being autonomous, flexible, hands-on, and adaptable to drive change.

In this Sydney based role, you will partner closely with the CEO and be a key member of the Executive Team, providing advisory support and financial guidance on key strategic decisions that maximise business results and shareholder value.

Your day to day includes but is not limited to:
 

Finance Operations, People Leadership and Development:

• Lead, coach, mentor and develop direct reports to ensure a stable and skilled team capable of consistently delivering the required outputs.

• Responsible for the effective oversight and management of the Financial, Accounting, Insurance, Taxation, internal control and auditing for Vinidex
   

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Provide commercial advice and insight on all finance-related matters in other functions of the business (sales and marketing, operation, logistics, procurement and materials management).

• Ensure appropriate resource allocation and processes to deliver timely and accurate reporting to internal and external parties. 

• Establish effective financial controls, implement appropriate management accounting, reporting and risk management systems, budgetary controls and expenditure procedures, signing off changes in pricing

Budget & Forecasting

• Develop financial business plans and budgets, monitor financial projections against actual results, and collaborate with colleagues to identify opportunities to continuously improve performance.

• Manage annual and ongoing business/budget planning to ensure plans are delivered in a timely and pragmatic format in support of VINIDEX business units
   

Compliance and Governance

• Establish and manage safeguards to the security, integrity and reliability of data and master data.

• Regulatory compliance (ASIC)
   

Business Strategy and Partnerships

• Develop and manage financing strategies, negotiations, relationships, and activities.

• Provide commercial advice and insight on all finance-related matters in other functions of the business (sales and marketing, operation, logistics, procurement and materials management)

About you

• You will have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field) and are a certified Chartered Accountant or CPA. MBA (advantageous)

• 15 +years broad financial experience in senior financial roles encompassing financial accounting & management accounting, with 5 years demonstrated experience, in a hands-on financial leadership role within Manufacturing, FMCG (Plastics, Building Products, Hardware or FMCG – highly considered)

• Experience leading, mentoring and coaching a full functioning finance team with a solutions approach and exceptional problem-solving skills to resolve challenges.

• Experience using SAP would be an advantage.

• Strong analytical skills, with excellent financial and commercial acumen and ability to translate data into actionable insights.

• Demonstrated team player with a collaborative style who is positive, resilient, able to initiate change and is a strategic thinker with the ability to build strategic business plans and lead the team to get the best results.

• Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to build meaningful relationships with key stakeholders including internal customers, leadership team, vendors and customers, to influence and negotiate to get the best outcome.

• Excellent with time management, and coordination skills, have a sense of urgency, results focused, with high attention to detail and analytical mindset.

• Like to stay one step ahead by keeping up with current market trends, historical data, and competitive landscape to make informed business decisions.

• Prepared to travel nationally/globally from time to time as required.

Why join us? We care

• You will enjoy working for a business that is conscious about what we do, how it operates and our impact on the environment.

• Competitive pay, STI program and Car allowance are just some of the ways we reward our employees for their contribution.

• Industry leading paid parental leave - 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and 4 weeks paid secondary carer. 

• Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family.  

• We take it further with our Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards. 

• Opportunity to join our mentoring programs. 

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion is close to our heart as a global business, you will have the opportunity to join the DEI council. 

• A tailored career development opportunities at home and abroad .

• A safe work environment with a strong focus on "Go for Zero".

For more information this role, please contact Carla Treuer on 0497 323 252.

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy.

For us, equity and belonging starts at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

Just a heads up – we are currently not accepting CVs from recruitment agencies.  Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!