ABOUT OUR CLIENT & THE ROLE Our client is a leading organisation operating within the agricultural supply chain industry based in Geelong. They are currently seeking a senior finance and administration professional to take on the role of General Manager – Finance & Administration. This position plays a vital role in the leadership team, overseeing financial strategy, operational reporting, compliance, and corporate services to support their national operations. This is a hands-on and strategic leadership role with scope to influence business direction and support sustainable growth. RESPONSIBILITIES Lead all financial strategy, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance functions Manage working capital, cash flow, and capital expenditure processes Oversee supplier payment systems, pricing models, and banking activity Prepare consolidated financial reports and variance analysis Lead administrative operations including HR, legal, IT, procurement, and contract management Oversee governance, risk, compliance, and corporate reporting for executive and board stakeholders Maintain internal control frameworks, ensure ATO and statutory compliance, and manage external audits Drive process improvements and digital tools to enhance business efficiency Support development of data dashboards, reporting tools, and integration of business systems Collaborate with internal teams, farmers, and logistics partners to validate operational data Provide strategic advice to the CEO and board, and contribute to supply chain planning SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Proven senior leadership experience across finance, administration, and corporate services Qualifications in accounting, business, or a related field (CPA/CA preferred) Strong experience using MYOB and advanced understanding of financial and statutory reporting Knowledge of BAS, payroll, RCTIs, and ATO compliance requirements Familiarity with agribusiness, supply chain, or food production environments is advantageous Skilled in driving business improvement through technology, systems, and data analysis Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, particularly across farmer and industry networks