About the role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this senior leadership role offers genuine influence across the business.

You will provide the commercial counsel needed to support the company's next phase of growth, identifying opportunities to grow revenue, improve profitability and build the frameworks and systems infrastructure the business needs to scale.

With a small, capable finance team managing day-to-day operations, you will provide oversight of the finance function while focusing on operational performance and planning as well as process improvement and change initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Managing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and commercial modelling to support strategic business decision-making

• Managing pricing governance, margin analysis, supplier pricing, freight costs, rebates and trading terms

• Building scalable dashboards, reporting tools and integrated workflows to reduce manual processes and improve executive visibility

• Partnering with the Operations Manager and Sales teams on cost management, inventory efficiency and operational performance

• Overseeing financial governance, controls, compliance and relationships with external advisors, auditors and banks

• Driving efficiencies and best practice across Sage, with a focus on workflow automation, system optimisation and reducing manual processes

• Identifying and implementing AI-driven tools and initiatives to improve reporting, visibility and efficiencies

• Leading the finance team with a focus on continuous improvement and supporting the growth and development of team capability

About you

You are a pragmatic and commercially minded finance leader who thrives in a small business environment and enjoys contributing across the whole organisation. You will bring:

• CPA or CA qualified with solid experience in manufacturing, wholesale, distribution or a comparable operational environment

• Proven ability to lead business transformation, systems implementation and process improvement

• Strong commercial acumen with experience in pricing strategy, margin management and operational performance

• Capable financial modeller with the ability to translate analysis into clear business recommendations

• Confidence working with ERP systems, automation tools and emerging AI technologies

• A collaborative, pragmatic leadership style with the ability to operate strategically

What we offer

• A rare opportunity to join a well-established, privately owned business with an 80-year legacy and a genuine growth agenda

• Real influence and a clear mandate for transformation from day one

• Direct access to and partnership with the MD and leadership team

• A values-based organisation with a strong culture and an industry-leading product portfolio

About us

Established in 1943 in Melbourne, Elton Group is a values based company supplying high-quality interior architectural products throughout Australia and overseas. Elton Group specialises in timber veneers, wallpapers and selected panel products.

Our strong focus in providing exceptional customer experiences has established us as industry leaders in both Australian and international markets. Refer to our website for more information about our company and our products.

How to Apply

Apply within the ad.

For any questions or to discuss the role further, email *******@eltongroup.com.

No enquiries from recruitment agencies will be considered.