Aspire Software is looking to hire an experienced and dynamic Finance Manager Australia to join our team in Australia!

The Finance Manager Australia will report to the Director of Finance in North America. This successful Finance Manager Australia will coordinate and manage period-end close, budgeting and forecasting, statutory audits, and integrations of new businesses and ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis for a portfolio of acquired companies, as well as lead projects impacting their accounting and provide guidance on the more complex accounting issues. The current portfolio is 8 Australian software companies with annualized revenues of circa 40MM-USD.

Here is a little window into our company: Aspire Software, the operational arm of Valsoft Corp, operates and manages Valsoft’s global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, Aspire delivers a time-sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio.

Our motto is 'Be Humble, Stay Hungry!'

The successful candidate will work in a hybrid work model from either our office in Adelaide or Melbourne, with occasional ad-hoc travel across Australia and the rest of the world required!

What Your Day Will Look Like:

• Drive the financial planning of Australian companies by analyzing the performance and risks of the assets
• Set targets for and supervise all accounting and finance personnel (Accounting, FP&A, AR, AP)
• Working closely with the Managing Directors to understand their business and needs
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Build and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and track KPIs
• Monitor and analyze the performance strategies to identify areas of opportunity respond with action plans to ensure execution to meet and exceed financial targets
• Monitor the financial health of the portfolio and ensure positive cash flow
• Lead and organize the annual statutory audits and ensure all fillings are completed
• Develop strategies to increase return on investment and profitability
• Oversee and review accounting tasks, including tax and compliance
• Ensure effective financial internal controls and continually evaluate established policies and procedures
• Collaborate with the integration team of newly acquired companies by producing opening balances, complete financials, and onboarding on Valsoft finance procedures
• Maintain high-level interaction with the corporate finance department
• Actively participate in the processes related to the sale or acquisition of companies
• Manage a local Finance team

About You:

• A qualified Financial Accountant with at least a bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar is essential
• 8+ years of experience in a similar role, including at least 3+ years in team management, is essential
• Ability to manage risks by ensuring that effective and efficient internal controls are in place without compromising operational efficiency and flexibility
• Extensive knowledge and skill in multiple disciplines to be able to integrate them effectively and a capacity to understand and interpret conflicting goals and needs of diverse groups
• Fast learner and adaptable – time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of Oracle NetSuite ERP (or similar) is considered an asset
• Ability to visualize efficient processes and implement them
• Excellent organizational skills and time management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Being fluent in English, both written and verbal, is essential
• Must be legally authorized to work in Australia

For information about Aspire Software, please visit our website at www.aspiresoftware.com

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

JOB DESCRIPTION

About Team Global Express

Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We’re not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit www.tgexpress.com.au  

Why TGE

We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.

What we offer

• Competitive salary above industry standards
• Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey
• Fun and practical employee perks and discounts
• Flexible work, including work from home
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
• Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond

About the role

Team Global Express (TGE) are seeking an ambitious and solutions driven Business Development Executive to join our team. This role will have a strong focus on identifying and providing bespoke solutions to national customers in growth industries with dependencies on value added services in both the B2B and B2C environment. It will require you to have an entrepreneurial spirit and vision to create opportunities and have the ability to oversee the rollout of the operational solution. We strive for a culture of service excellence, flexibility in meeting the customer needs and the ability to design bespoke solutions. This provides us with a competitive advantage and enables significant growth opportunities. You’ll be joining a collaborative, inclusive and diverse team that values camaraderie and works seamlessly together. Reporting to a results-driven Manager, you’ll have the space to excel and thrive. Previous sales experience within the transport industry (while not mandatory) will see you stand out.

What you’ll do

• Identify and secure new customers for Team Global Express, targeting major revenue opportunities.
• Implement and monitor a customer relationship framework.
• Establish gap analysis by customer in terms of cross selling opportunities for other GE products and/or GE Group opportunities.
• Prepare and present proposals/bespoke solutions to potential customers.
• Ensure all new customer experience and smooth onboarding process.
• Driving revenue growth to achieve budget. 
• Develop and maintain working relationships with key contacts in the other Team Global Express businesses to uncover and cross-sell bespoke solutions

What you’ll bring

Are you an energetic sales professional with a positive mindset that can hit the ground running? Ideally you will come from the Transport and Logistics industry. Alternatively, if you bring a wealth of business development experience from sectors such as Mining, FMCG or Retail and are eager to transition into Transport and Logistics, this opportunity could be ideal for you. As a proactive self-starter, you’ll embody the spirit of a true hunter, passionate about achieving sales targets while providing excellent customer support. Your analytical skills will come into play as you delve into data to uncover gaps and additional opportunities. A consultative sales approach, being a true team player and a tenacious networking ability will see you succeed in this role. Along with your previous experience as in business development, you will also be;

• Experienced within the Transport and Logistics industry is ideal but not mandatory
• A self-motivated and result-oriented individual.
• Passionate for sourcing new business while creating solutions to our customers. 
• Excellent listener, negotiator and can present with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A team player, energetic, competitive but supportive of others.
• Experienced with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce)

An inclusive workplace, works for everyone

We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our recruitment process

Applying for a job starts with an online application form, from there you may be invited to complete an online assessment followed by a virtual or in person interview. The last step is undergoing pre-employment checks, which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment including fitness to work and drug & alcohol screening.

 Other things to note 

• When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.
• During the recruitment process, please keep an eye on your junk emails and spam folders for updates.

TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies of 2023 in Australia.  
 

Diversity and Inclusion

We celebrate difference.

Why Team Global Express - Team Global Express

We believe nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace, which celebrates different points of view and gives everyone the chance to contribute, as we build to a bigger and brighter future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or disability status.

To be considered, you must be entitled to work in the specified country and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical assessment.

It’s never been a more exciting time to join our team.
 
As we transform into a truly iconic Australian business, your opportunities for growth with us are limitless.  
 
To find out more about us, visit About - Team Global Express

What is the role all about?

 Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Implement a personal sales call plan that is adaptable to business needs and flexible with market trends
• Build, develop and maintain relationships with current customer base
• Identify and convert sales leads into new business opportunities
• Conduct Market Research to source new corporate rooms business
• Maintain effective communication with the Director of Sales and Marketing, providing  market intelligence on a regular basis and an understanding of competitor strengths, weaknesses and ongoing sales activities
• Participate and represent Accor at key industry/trade events
• Accurately record call plan activities, contacts, rate structure and other pertinent client information in the Sales database

Job Description:

Reporting to the Conference & Events Manager your primary tasks will be:

• Provide detailed conference and events proposals covering venue, function, menu and accommodation costs utilising various sales techniques to maximise revenue.
• Coordinate and host familiarisation and site inspection activity including follow-up.
• Drive sales to ensure conversion targets are achieved and monitor success on a monthly basis.
• Prepare and deliver event handover to Operations Teams and ensure accuracy of information and effectively communicate handover to clients.
• Ensure success in delivering customer events in order to ensure client satisfaction and repeat business.
• Maintain existing customer base to ensure their business is retained by building and developing relationships.
• Develop and implement a plan to follow up on prospective business.

We are looking for a creative and experienced, guest focused culinary leader. We seek a leader who thinks outside the box, striving for success to lead our culinary team in the delivering of  in-room dining, conference and events catering, lobby bar Déjà vu and in-house restaurant Garcon Bleu.

What you will be doing:

• Be responsible for the development of our Food & Beverage concept at Sofitel Adelaide and signature restaurant Garcon Bleu.
• Lead, train and develop a high performing team
• Be accountable for the food safety, food quality and cost management while supporting and maintaining kitchen operational standards
• Developing and maintaining effective relationships with suppliers.
• Striving to create peak moments with our guests and team members, making everyone feel welcome and feel valued