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About Us Mark Anthony Brands International is an entrepreneurial drinks company built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating, and doing the unexpected. Founded in 1972, we grew organically from a one-person wine import business into an international drinks company with a portfolio that includes White Claw Hard Seltzer, Mikes Hard Lemonade, Cayman Jack, Glendalough Whiskey & Gin, and Ms+ by Messi. Location This role is based out of 200 George St, Sydney. We offer hybrid working arrangements within Australia, giving you the best of both office and remote flexibility. What You''ll Do As Head of Finance, Australia, you will provide end-to-end financial leadership for the Australian market. You will own budgeting, planning, forecasting, statutory close and reporting, tax and compliance, and partner with supply chain finance. Reporting into the global finance org and partnering closely with the Australia GM and leadership team, youll build a best-in-class local finance capability, enable data-driven decisions, and ensure robust controls while supporting growth, pricing, and innovation. Additional Key Responsibilities Set up and lead the Australia finance function, processes, and ways of working, integrating with Dublin and Vancouver finance teams. Own budgeting, planning, and forecasting for Australia; drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy and management reporting. Act as key finance partner to the Australia GM across the full P&L, delivering monthly/trimester performance reviews, insights, and risk/opportunity calls. Lead monthend close and management reporting with strong internal controls; ensure targets are met and underlying trends and implications are clearly explained. Manage statutory obligations: lead the annual external audit, support group audit requests, and ensure timely, accurate financial statements. Oversee payroll review/approval (outsourced provider), and own all tax and excise filings with the ATO, maintaining relationships with the ATO and local advisers. Ensure legal and regulatory compliance for the Australia entity, including contract reviews (with local counsel) and product/reporting requirements (e.g., DRS). Partner crossfunctionally on strategic initiatives (routetomarket, pricing, innovation), providing decision support and scenario analysis to drive growth. What Youll Bring Bachelors degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting, or related field. Professional accounting designation (e.g., CA/CPA/CIMA) required. 7+ years progressive experience in FP&A/forecasting and finance leadership, within FMCG or beverage industry is a must. Proven ownership of countrylevel budgeting, forecasting, and monthend close with strong internal control and audit management. Demonstrated expertise in tax and compliance in Australia (including excise), and experience partnering with regulators/advisers (e.g., ATO). Advanced financial modelling and performance reporting skills; strong systems literacy and proficiency with financial analysis tools. Who You Are Strong collaboration, teamwork and relationship building skills across multiple levels and functions. Ability to operate at both a strategic and executional level; ideate and directly execute. Drive growth & outcomes; activate complex work, enlist others effectively, anticipate and remove roadblocks. Move at pace. Have a positive, proactive can do attitude and an ambitiously curious mindset. Excellent communicator, compelling storyteller and fascinated by consumer behavior. Equal Opportunity Mark Anthony Brands is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who are eligible to work in Australia. #J-18808-Ljbffr