Numbers Executive Recruitment – Corporate Finance, Advisory and Accounting Executive Recruitment Australia

Investment Analyst, Infrastructure Funds Management

nicolas.boston@numbersexecutive.com.au — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:18:45 +0000

Unlisted funds management opportunity
Suit corporate finance or mgmt. consulting professionals
Infrastructure asset management, analysis and reporting
Well-regarded brand with growing asset portfolio

With a mandate for growth in their unlisted infrastructure and energy asset portfolio, this Melbourne-based fund manager seeks to appoint a capable Investment Analyst to their team.

The Unlisted Infrastructure Investments team is involved in the acquisition and management of large-scale infrastructure, energy and renewables assets including ports, airports, tollroads, rail, utilities assets and wind generation facilities. These assets offer a steady, low risk return to their institutional investor base, predominately comprised of superannuation and pension funds.

The Investment Analyst plays an important role in the Investment team and is well-positioned to strengthen their understanding of the infrastructure and energy sectors to forge a successful career in funds management. The Investment Analyst’s role is broad; positioned in the front office investment team they will be responsible for providing support to senior team members with respect to the ongoing asset management and performance reporting requirements of portfolio assets. Put simply, this means periodically reviewing each of the fund’s assets (seaports / airports / roads / etc.), and assessing their respective profitability and capital returns for dissemination to key internal and external stakeholders (such as investors). In addition to this, the Investment Analyst will be involved in any number of asset-level management tasks such as valuations, capital structure analysis, financial modelling & forecasting, board reporting, stakeholder management and a raft of other ad-hoc analytical tasks.

Applicants will possess a relevant tertiary degree, likely in Commerce or Engineering and have outstanding academic transcripts. It is likely applicants will be working towards a post-graduate qualification such as the Chartered Accounting or Chartered Financial Analyst program. A role for candidates with 1-3 years of prior work experience gained in an investment Bank, Chartered Accounting firm (corporate finance team), Management Consulting firm or other Corporate Advisor, applicants with prior exposure to infrastructure or energy will be looked upon favourably. Last but by no means least, we seek applicants with a curious mind; with a real interest in “the way things work” and having a long-term career in the infrastructure and energy sectors!

Please direct your application to Nicolas Boston at Numbers Executive or for a confidential discussion, please contact Nicolas on +61 3 8399 0111.

You must have the right to work in Australia in order to apply for this position and have the ability to attend interviews in Melbourne Australia.

Investment Analyst, Infrastructure

nicolas.boston@numbersexecutive.com.au — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:47:21 +0000

A growing fund with ambitions to develop their portfolio of unlisted infrastructure assets, our client seeks a capable Investment Analyst to join their team in Sydney’s CBD.

The Investment Analyst plays a vital role with respect to the analysis and project management of potential infrastructure acquisitions and their subsequent management within the portfolio. Utilising your comprehensive corporate finance skillset, you will be involved in the development of comprehensive financial models, the project management of 3rd party advisors and day to day asset management responsibilities.

It is likely you have worked in an Investment Bank, Infrastructure Asset, Infrastructure Fund Manager or the Corporate Finance team of a Chartered Accounting firm and have developed complex financial models for large scale infrastructure assets. In addition to this, you will have had exposure to a range of issues relating to debt, equity, valuation and tax structuring and be generally familiar with the Australian infrastructure landscape.

With impeccable academics and a relevant Commerce degree coupled with Law or Engineering, it is likely you will be working towards the CA or CFA qualification. With a passion for infrastructure and a genuine sense of curiosity, you’ll be looking for a step into the buy-side in a growing team with a collaborative environment.

Please direct your application to Nicolas Boston at Numbers Executive.

Australian Farms Fund Management

brianahill — Thu, 09 May 2013 23:02:02 +0000

Two key leadership positions
Financial Controller (FC) & Chief Operating Officer (Cropping)
Existing investment platform in emerging asset class

Australian Farms Fund Management (AFFM) is manager of an unlisted investment fund – the Sustainable Agriculture Fund (SAF) which owns and operates farms throughout Australia. SAF employs a diversification strategy by sector, location and water source with interests in cropping and livestock. Two opportunities currently exist in their Melbourne head office.

The FC is responsible for managing the finance operation of SAF and AFFM and will play a critical role delivering the fund’s strategic objectives alongside the executive team and Board. Specifically, the FC’s remit includes all statutory requirements, management reporting, development of budgeting and forecasting tools, company secretarial obligations and participation in investment and capital raising strategies. With a focus on improving internal reporting systems and processes, the FC will ensure optimal levels of performance management, control and governance. The successful applicant will be CA or CPA qualified with proven experience in funds management, private equity, agriculture or a professional services firm (with relevant sector experience).

The COO has complete operational responsibility for AFFM’s cropping aggregations including rain-fed and irrigated grain and cotton properties. With a continual focus on enhancing farm performance, the COO will demonstrate a strong appreciation for the commercial, technical and agronomic aspects of rain-fed and irrigated cropping. The successful applicant will have a degree in agricultural science, and/or a commerce related qualification and demonstrated experience in the management of a large scale cropping portfolio including supply chain management.

Numbers Executive is advising AFFM exclusively; all enquiries should be directed to Briana Hill at Numbers Executive on +61 3 8399 0109

Corporate Modelling Manager

nicolas.boston@numbersexecutive.com.au — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:28:14 +0000

Business-critical appointment

Ownership of the group corporate model

High levels of stakeholder interaction

This large, asset intense Melbourne-based organisation that takes pride in offering a collegiate, collaborative work culture requires an experienced financial modeller to improve and develop their Group Corporate Model.

Working as the “Corporate Model Manager” broadly you will be responsible for the management of key inputs and outputs associated with the forecast financial model that reflect the entire business and assist with strategic decision making. Armed with a strong working knowledge of corporate finance and accounting theory, you will be well-positioned to tackle a range of issues with respect to the forecast operational performance and associated financial outputs. Dealing with a cross-section of stakeholders within the group, you will use your exemplary communication skills and consultative nature to obtain and derive key information whilst also being able to deliver periodic and ad-hoc outputs to upper-management on a timely basis.

The successful applicant will have prior experience developing detailed financial models across a range of industries and likely would have worked in professional services where you have honed and developed your financial modelling skillset through mandates with a range of clients covering varied sectors. A strong communicator, you will be comfortable developing trusting relationships with stakeholders throughout the business. With an eye for detail, you’ll also have the ability to look beyond the numbers; using your keen sense of curiosity to ensure model outputs are accurate and, where this is not the case have the initiative to investigate issues accordingly.

It is likely you have a relevant Commerce or Business Degree coupled with post-graduate qualification in accounting and or finance. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large, Melbourne-based corporate that values people with strong financial modelling skills.

Please direct your application to Nicolas Boston at Numbers Executive or for a confidential discussion, please contact Nicolas on +61 3 8399 0111.

Planning & Reporting Manager

brianahill — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:48:17 +0000

Highly successful retail group
Significant footprint & continually expanding

This highly successful retail group is armed with an impressive growth strategy, a passion for excellence and an fighting entrepreneurial spirit; an exciting platform for professionals seeking to make a difference and be more than just a small cog in a big wheel. An opportunity now exists for a Planning & Reporting Manager to join the finance team as a 2IC to the Head of Group Finance.

Broadly, the Planning & Reporting Manager will report to the Head of Group Finance and play a prominent role in driving the key financial management, budgeting and forecasting processes for the Group. Specifically, this will include controlling and delivering monthly financial and management reports, managing the annual budget process, periodic re-forecasting and management and analysis of cashflow and capital expenditure. The Planning & Reporting Manager will interface closely with key operational and executive level stakeholders, partnering with individuals to provide insightful analytics, recommendations and advice. The Planning & Reporting Manager will also have the opportunity to participate in projects across finance and the wider Group.

Professionally qualified (CA/CPA), the successful applicant will demonstrate a strong knowledge of AIFRS in addition to a commercial outlook, strong results orientation and a positive, inspiring attitude. The ability to lead, coach and mentor a team will be paramount as will the ability to interface and influence both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Previous experience in retail and with SAP will be advantageous.

This position represents an exciting opportunity for a highly ambitious financial professional looking for a thriving retail business offering immense challenge, scope and opportunity.

Corporate Finance Analyst

nicolas.boston@numbersexecutive.com.au — Wed, 01 May 2013 03:40:21 +0000

Highly acquisitive group
Melbourne-based
Fast-paced environment

One of the fastest growing companies in its sector, our client has doubled in size over the past two years through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. With an ambition to further corporatise and improve their levels of financial and analytical sophistication, they seek a Corporate Finance Analyst to join their Team in Melbourne.

Working closely with the Executive Director and CFO, the Corporate Finance Analyst will be responsible for developing the group’s long-term corporate model, assisting with the assessment of acquisition opportunities, undertaking competitor research and analysis, developing and providing provision of succinct, informative Board reports and project managing a range of strategic initiatives as directed by the Executive Director and Leadership group.

With strong academic results in a Commerce or Business degree coupled with prior (recent) experience in Investment Banking or the Corporate Finance team of a Big 4 Accounting firm, preferred applicants will be interpersonally strong, hard working and comfortable working in an ever-changing, fast-moving, growth environment.

Required Experience

Commerce or Business Degree with excellent results
2-5 years of work experience gained in an investment bank or Big 4 Corporate Finance team
Experience developing detailed financial models, incorporating financial statements and scenario analysis
Good working knowledge of Valuation Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a high growth, constantly changing environment
Hard-working with a genuine sense of curiosity
Ability to attend interviews on short notice in Melbourne

This is a fantastic opportunity for those with an interest in joining a business that is rapidly growing and where they can make a material difference to the performance of the group. Please direct your application to Nicolas Boston at Numbers Executive or contact Nicolas on +61 3 8399 0111 for a further discussion.