Finance Manager (12-month Contract)
About Pandora
The largest jewellery company in the world, we give a voice to millions of people’s loves every day. We sell three pieces of our hand-crafted jewellery every second and have the largest network in the industry, with almost 7,000 points of sale around the globe and a strong online business.
Launching in Australia in 2004, Pandora Australia New Zealand (ANZ) has since become the fourth largest market for the Danish jewellery house with 146 stores across the ANZ network, 130 employees in corporate and over 600 employees in retail.
We pursue sustainability in everything we do and have set ambitious and measurable targets across every touchpoint of our business, from sourcing through to the materials we use and the marketing of our products.
Our people
Our global workforce is made up of over 33,000 passionate people who, in 2023, helped Pandora record the highest earnings to date, led by a refreshed long-term growth strategy. The pace of our progress has created an energising, ambitious culture where we are empowered to be ourselves and equipped to deliver our very best.
As we continue to grow, we also continue to invest in our talent. We’re looking for people who share our values and can help us bring our ambitions to life.
Why work with us?
Our people are an integral part of our success. Our commitment to unforgettable career progression is just the start. We offer a competitive rewards package that is second to none.
Our generous benefits package includes:
- North Sydney Office
- 60% off staff discount
- Hybrid working model
- Team ‘diamond days’ to connect outside of the office
- Growth opportunities and career planning
- Subsidised comprehensive healthcare cover with BUPA
- Novated leasing
- LinkedIn learning
- Generous STIP bonus
- A day off on your birthday and birthday voucher
- Comprehensive individual wellness support
Main purpose of the role:
The purpose of the Cluster Commercial Finance function is to work shoulder-to-shoulder with cluster stakeholders to drive and impact cluster business performance.
Cluster Commercial Finance are accountable for:
- Delivering the commercial results of the cluster (P&L and Balance Sheet) and also acting as the ‘engine room’ of Business Performance management, owning the Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting processes within the framework set by the Group
- In addition, they are also required to be ‘forward looking’, focusing on identification of opportunities to drive improvements in top and bottom line and other key outcomes (e.g. work capital, cash, and cost reduction). Teams will use the data/analytics/tools which will be available to them (along with influencing relationship development and storytelling skills) to drive material performance improvement, in collaboration with Cluster leadership teams
The role requires a combination of excellent understanding of the financial numbers, Risk and Control frameworks, combined with solid business knowledge.
- Manage Cluster’s tax compliance
- Create strong working relationship with Cluster Departmental leads, Global Business Finance and crucially the leads in the GBS organisation
- Deliver on the Cluster Finance Transformation program deliverables and potential transition to SAP.
Key Accountabilities:
Key accountabilities for the Cluster Finance Manager will constitute a subset of the Cluster Commercial Finance accountabilities on a more detailed level. These are outlined below:
Close, Consolidate & Report
- Confirm Financial Reporting accurately represents the position of all cluster/markets (P&L and BS)
Procure to Pay and Order to Cash process
- Manage, review and improve local processes and procedures
Preparation of annual statutory accounts and tax compliance
- Liaise with auditors and tax advisors to prepare timely and correct accounts
ICF and general company compliance
- Ensure Cluster’s compliance to Pandora’s ICF. Maintain current company records with ASIC and NZ Companies House
Pivotal and professional qualifications:
- 3-5 years experience from similar role(s) and responsibility in a global and international organisation
- Field of experience: CA or CPA qualified
- Experience in big 4
- Experience from retail, fashion or FMCG industry
- Excellent analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skills
- Computer skills: EPM tools – Jedox, Hyperion, Microsoft Office, MicroStrategy, SQL, SAP
Personal Competencies:
- High energy and willingness to drive a global agenda
- Understand strategic development and business priorities
- Stakeholder management, business partnering and influencing
- Strong and effective communication – verbally and written
- “One Global Team” oriented
If you are looking for a new challenge and feel you have the relevant skills then don’t miss out! Please click apply to submit your application.
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