Financial Controller, ANZ

Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things:

1. Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;
2. Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation;
3. Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.

At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future.

Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market our recognized brands in more than 90 countries. For more information, visit www.avanos.com.

1. Controllership

• Maintain a strong internal controls ensuring the financial integrity of our financial condition and results.
• Maintain financial control systems including but not limited to (i) all balance sheet accounts reconciled on a monthly basis in each entity, (ii) Periodic balance sheet reviews with the International Finance Director/Business Leader.
• Along with internal controls, coordinate and manage the company's statutory records and requirements, shareholder requirements and ensure strong corporate governance.
• Direct and coordinate the preparation of financial reports and forecasts consistent with the US and local accounting standards and shareholder requirements.
• Work with 3rd party outsourced vendor for book-keeping and accounting.
• Preparation and finalization of monthly close activities and review of Balance sheet schedules
• Maintain a solid credit control and support the S&OP process from credit release perspective, with periodic review of adequacy of customer credit terms/limit.
• Direct and manage the taxation accounting, planning, and reporting requirements consistent with local regulatory requirements, respective laws, and overall corporate objectives
• Coordinate various audits including Tax Audits, SOX & Internal Audits and support the preparation of Transfer Pricing documentation.
• Manage cash flows and working capital within the Australia/NZ entities ensuring appropriate working capital and minimal inventory writeoffs.
• Support cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures; providing forecasts; explaining processes and techniques; recommending actions and support the International Finance Director.
• Direct and control Fixed Assets accounting.
• Identify and make recommendations that optimize business processes and improve financial and other internal controls.

1. Business Partnership

• Provide tax and treasury services to the Australia/NZ enttiy in close coordination with the Regnioal/Corporate accounting and tax teams in the U.S.
• Use financial expertise and counsel to provide insightful analysis, commentary and bring balance regarding strategy, sales performance and actions, knowledge of business objectives and priorities. Act as counsel to Australia/NZ Business Leader regarding how best to manage country P/L.
• Work closely with Australia/NZ Business Head, Commercial and Sales Team for pricing, product costing and margin optimization plans in line with business objective.

1. FP&A

• To support the quarterly forecasts and the annual budget. To support the review and analysis of the plan/forecast with relevant stakeholders in collaboration with the regional FP&A lead.
• To analyse and provide explanation for major deviation from the Plan and Forecast.
• Collaborate with the FP&A team lead for the region on the Sales incentive computation and related accounting treatment

INTERNAL: International Finance Director, Australia/NZ Business Leader and corporate accounting and tax team

• Continuously Improve
• Think Customer
• Relationship building
• Assertiveness
• Facilitation and conflict resolution

• Qualified CA with 8-10 years' experience in Finance & Accounts function, with exposure in FP&A role.
• Knowledge or prior experience with SAP S4 Hana, BPC, Vistex and other systems as needed.
• Strategic thinking, Ability to influence and persuade, Knowledge of SAP systems and related technologies,
• Hands-on experience working with an outsourced vendor.
• Ability to multitask and meet constant deadlines.