Finance & Operations Manager

About Nadel Australia

Nadel Australia operates as part of an international organization specializing in the development of impactful branded merchandise. From initial ideation to product delivery, it caters to prominent organizations across Australia and the APAC region, offering services including merchandise design, sourcing, manufacturing, eCommerce solutions, warehousing, and fulfillment. Their team blends creative approaches with robust operational execution to consistently deliver dependable and quality results for clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Fully manage daily finance operations such as accounts payable and receivable, billing, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Prepare and audit accounting entries, including accruals, prepayments, and balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Handle month-end closing activities and generate precise profit and loss, balance sheet, and management reports punctually.
• Oversee cash flow management, customer payment tracking, supplier payments, and working capital assessments.
• Develop budgets, financial forecasts, and perform variance analyses to aid business planning and decision-making.
• Ensure accurate and timely invoicing for customers, freight, warehousing, and other service fees.
• Supervise financial management of inventory, including stock valuation, landed costs, cost of goods sold, procurement, and stock adjustments.
• Reconcile sales and payment information from platforms such as Shopify, Stripe, and inventory or warehouse systems.
• Collaborate with warehouse, operations, sales, and account management teams to address billing, stock, and finance discrepancies.
• Initiate and implement enhancements in finance, inventory controls, reporting, and operational processes.
• Maintain rigorous financial controls and ensure adherence to accounting standards, tax obligations, and reporting requirements.
• Provide leadership teams with insightful commercial analyses, margin reports, and recommendations grounded in data.
• Manage and support internal or outsourced bookkeeping resources as necessary.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of five years experience in finance management, commercial accounting, management accounting, or a senior finance role within SMEs.
• Proven hands-on experience leading finance functions in SME or rapidly growing businesses.
• Expertise in Xero accounting software is essential; certification in Xero is highly valued.
• Familiarity with inventory or ERP systems such as Cin7, Unleashed, or DEAR is advantageous.
• Background in wholesale, distribution, eCommerce, manufacturing, logistics, or inventory-centric environments is strongly preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of financial statements, journal entries, accruals, cash flow, and management reporting.
• Practical knowledge of inventory accounting, including landed costs, cost of goods sold, and stock reconciliation.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze data spanning multiple systems confidently.
• Commercial acumen to comprehend impacts of operational choices on margins, cash flow, and profitability.
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and comfortable functioning in a dynamic and entrepreneurial setting.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a determination to investigate and rectify discrepancies.
• A proactive individual who takes full ownership of responsibilities and ensures follow-through to completion.
• CPA or CA qualifications are advantageous but not mandatory given strong relevant experience.

What We Offer

• Direct collaboration with senior leadership to make meaningful contributions.
• Chances to optimize systems and workflows.
• A fast-moving workplace with minimal bureaucracy.
• Exposure to international clients and supply networks within the APAC region.