Finance Manager

Finance ManagerHill Smith Family EstatesAn opportunity exists within Hill-Smith Family Estates, a respected, family-owned wine business. For over 175 years and across six generations, the Hill-Smith Family has been planting vineyards and crafting quality wine. Each generation has been pioneering and innovative, leading the business to where it is today; a global wine company integrated through vine cultivation, wine growing, wine making and international distribution, with a rich and diverse portfolio of leading fine wine brands. Hill-Smith Family Estates prides itself on family heritage and connection to people, but above all, the burning desire to remain a sustainable and successful family-owned wine business for generations to come.About the RolePredominantly based in the Barossa and reporting to the Executive Director – Group Commercial (CFO), this role supports the organisation’s long-term financial sustainability through accurate financial recording and transparent reporting. It upholds corporate and regulatory compliance requirements while delivering commercial insights and financial guidance that enable sound decision-making across the business.Key Responsibilities include·         Lead and mentor the accounting team, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across Group and business units.·         Oversee statutory accounts preparation and coordinate year-end audits, maintaining compliance and transparency.·         Manage the general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting systems to ensure accuracy, relevance, and integrity.·         Provide financial guidance on taxation, treasury, insurance, and internal audit matters to support informed business decisions.·         Direct cashflow management and daily banking operations, optimising liquidity and funding for the business.·         Oversee fixed asset accounting, ensuring correct treatment and accurate reporting in line with accounting standards.·         Supervise Accounts Payable and related processes, driving efficiency, compliance, and robust internal controls.·         Support ESG reporting, cost accounting, and continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing team capability and business insights.·         Responsible for, with the assistance of the Group Credit Manager, the group’s Accounts Receivable function.·         AI and Climate reporting·         Identify opportunities for automation, system improvements, and process simplification to strengthen reporting accuracy and decision-making.About YouYou are a qualified accountant (CA or CPA) with strong experience in financial accounting, ideally within FMCG or wine sectors. You bring commercial acumen and a proven ability to lead and develop teams, mentoring colleagues to achieve their goals. You excel at reviewing complex financial reports, identifying key issues, and communicating outcomes to non-financial stakeholders. Highly accurate and detail-oriented, you proactively identify process improvements, drive change, and handle sensitive information with integrity.What’s in It for You?·        Competitive salary, generous wine allowance and flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance·        A dynamic and varied role—no two days are the same·        A supportive, values-driven culture in a respected family businessHow to ApplyTo apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to Stuart Hearn - Talent Acquisition Manager via the Apply Now function.Applications close December 18th, 2025.For confidential enquiries, please contact Stuart during business hours on (08) 8561 3283.