Head of Finance

Following an internal promotion, we now have a very exciting opportunity for a Head of Finance to partner with the Australia/ New Zealand business leaders and managers.

The primary focus of this position is to lead the ANZ Finance function to provide commercial leadership, financial governance, and decision support to the business.

As a key member of the ANZ Leadership Team, and with responsibilities at a Director level, you will partner with these leaders to drive profitable growth, optimise working capital, and manage financial risk while ensuring strong compliance, control, and operational discipline.

In addition, you will provide commercial leadership to the business, whilst playing a pivotal role in delivering strategic vision, commercial focus, improving the business performance whilst protecting the interests of shareholders.

Working in a matrix environment, the successful incumbent will need to produce timely, relevant and accurate data and management reporting which facilitates effective business decision making. 

The position is responsible for establishing and controlling the business reporting systems and administrative services of the ANZ business, and providing financial information to the ANZ business, the APAC organisation and ensuring corporate compliance.

Some of the key responsibilities in the role include:

Leadership & Business Partnering

• Lead the ANZ Finance function and provide strategic and commercial leadership in order for Tech Data to deliver best in class service to our customers and partners.

• Partner with the ANZ Leadership Team to drive P&L performance (revenue, margin and profitability) and optimise cash flow and working capital outcomes, including improvements in cash conversion cycle.

• Provide financial insights (including regional, country and Business Unit) and challenge key business assumptions.

Financial Planning, Reporting and Insights

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles, including the annual budget and monthly forecasting process.

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reports and forecasts for the organisation to provide clear insight into its commercial condition.

Working Capital & Financial Operations

• Optimise working capital including receivables, payables, inventory and improvements in cash conversion cycle.

• Oversee credit, collections and working capital management.

• Oversee vendor and payables management.

Governance, Risk & Control

• Act as the primary escalation point across all core finance processes, including:

  • planning and forecasting cycles

  • management and statutory financial reporting

  • financial and general ledger control

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

The successful candidate in this role will need to be highly adaptable to the fast paced, decision critical, ever changing work environment. You will need to be able to clearly demonstrate business partnering skills, have the necessary commercial acumen and assertiveness to advance Tech Data's requirements both internally and externally.

You will need to be able to think strategically and tactically to develop and communicate innovative solutions to our business leaders and other managers. Experience in mergers and acquisitions, future growth analysis and developing methods and outcomes to grow a business will be highly regarded.

Candidates who have worked in high volume, margin focused businesses where the focus is on shareholder value will be well regarded.

You must be degree qualified (Business) majoring in Accounting and Finance, as well as being CA or CPA qualified. Additional qualifications such as MBA would be well regarded as would formal qualifications (AASA/ACA) and considerable practical experience in financial planning, reporting, risk analysis and control. Gaining AICD membership / qualifications would be required within the first six (6) months of appointment to this role.

There are a number of other key criteria for this role including:

• Proven background in adding commercial value and support to an expansive business.

• Sound knowledge of international exchange transactions and import/export activities.

• Significant experience in an Australian commercial environment.

• Experience in understanding and/ or working within a distribution industry/ business model would be well regarded.

• Exposure to a US or a complex multinational business and an understanding of the SOX environment.

• The ability to organize and control major accounting systems is also required.

• Experience as a successful Senior Finance Manager (10+ years) in leading a diverse team within a dynamic organisation. 

• Strong commercial and business reporting experience are a necessity.

About Tech Data

Tech Data is a leading global IT distributor.

Whilst we may be a large organisation, our employees often share with us that they feel well supported by their managers and the organisation as well as their colleagues. For this role, there is a great team available to support and develop you.

We offer great on the job learning opportunities as well as opportunities for personal development through dedicated learning platforms.

We value and nurture diversity across our teams.

Other benefits available include paid parental leave, education assistance, flexible work hours and importantly, a hybrid working environment.

If you are looking to change your career, develop your skills and gain experience in the IT/ technology industry, then we look forward to hearing from you soon

At Tech Data, a TD SYNNEX Company, our values guide everything we do: Together, We Own It, We Dare to Go, We Grow and Win, and above all, We Do the Right Thing. These principles shape how we work with each other, our partners, and our communities as we drive innovation and create lasting impact.

What’s In It For You?

• Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
• Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
• Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It’s not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
• Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
• Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Apply anyway.

At Tech Data, a TD SYNNEX Company, we’re proud to be recognized as a great place to work and a leader in the promotion and practice of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you’re excited about working for our company and believe you’re a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse team that represents and empowers a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. To support our diversity and inclusion efforts, we may ask for voluntary gender disclosure information. This data will be used solely to improve our hiring practices and ensure fair treatment for all candidates.