Lead - Operations Finance

About us   

CBH is a leader in the Australian grain industry and the country’s largest co-operative. Our work has meaning and is creating an exciting future - we’re delivering WA’s grain to the world. Our advanced logistics network stretches across the State, connecting the growers of WA with our people, and providing opportunities for career growth in different roles and locations.  

Ready to make an impact on a global scale with a local company?  

We are CBH. We are what you’re looking for.  

The Role 

Are you a highly dedicated professional seeking a new challenge? We're looking for a top-tier candidate to join our team on a fixed-term basis until May 2026, covering for an internal secondment.  

The Lead – Operations Finance will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial results for CBH Operations, acting as a finance business partner to provide financial support, analysis, and insights. 

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in the Operations Finance team, assisting the Manager – Operations Finance in enhancing team engagement, coaching team members, and leading key financial processes. Your experience in managing deadlines, mentoring staff, and delivering results under multiple competing priorities will be essential. 

Proven track record of excellence in finance and team leadership? Apply Now! 

Responsibilities include: 

• Provide guidance and support to the business and specialists including best practice budget & forecast preparation, month end close & reporting  

• Collaborate with management to provide financial insights around cost management  

• Ensure financial compliance with financial regulations and accounting policy   

• Lead and drive accurate and timely completion of month end, budget and forecast cycles  

• Lead the resolution of issues arising during budgeting & forecasting and as part of month end review of costs 

About You: 

• We seek a CA or CPA qualified accountant with leadership skills, a proven track record of mentoring and coaching staff and financial planning, analysis, and reporting experience.  

• Strong analytical abilities, excellent communication, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to mentor and develop staff.  

• Advanced Excel and Power BI; SAP or Oracle experience is beneficial.  

• Desirable traits include exposure to the grains industry, logistics, ERP systems, and large audit firms. 

Why work with CBH?  

Work with meaning and being part of something bigger  

Play a critical role in moving WA’s grain from paddocks to ports, and on to countries all around the world. With an advanced logistics network and grain trading on a global level, we provide growers with first-class representation in the world’s food supply chain.  

We value you   

CBH is a large, complex and interesting business. We value autonomy and the unique perspective you offer. The difference you make is seen and recognised.  

Your time is important  

We know you have family and a life outside of work and we know this is important. We provide the flexibility and work-life balance that allows you to be there for the moments that matter.  

CBH offer a range of employee focused benefits aimed to encourage a healthy work life balance, including: 

• 13-weeks paid parental leave that can be taken in a flexible way to suit unique family needs; 

• Free on-site gym facilities; 

• Ongoing training and professional development to support your growth and help you achieve your goals; 

• Corporate Employee discounts including travel, health insurance funds and financial services; 

• Employee assistance program; 

• Salary sacrificing scheme.  

We'd love to hear from you 

CBH welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds, embracing inclusivity and diversity in our workforce. 

To find out more about working with CBH visit http://careers.cbh.com.au 

Please note we are not accepting agency applications. 

If you are already employed directly by CBH, please log in using your CBH email address or apply via our internal jobs portal.