VP, Finance

For over almost 60 years, our solutions have enabled impactful connections between some of the world’s leading brands and their customers. And while we’ve already done a lot of work we’re proud of, we’re just getting started!

We’re a global technology company focused on creating dynamic, smart, personalized and engaging customer experiences powered by our range of digital hardware, our proprietary content management system and our industry leading signage solutions. (For example:
If you’ve ordered in-store or in the drive-thru at McDonald’s somewhere in the world in the last few years, chances are you’ve interacted with our digital solutions.) We work in over 50 global markets and have 9 offices around the world, with a global headquarters proudly located in our founding home of Sydney, Australia.

Coates Group has the values of a family-owned business and the innovative spirit of a start-up, both which fuel our purpose – Creating Connections. Empowering Partnerships. Always Evolving. Through hard work, dedication and creativity, we’ve become industry leaders who have won awards and set records while remaining focused on continual growth and evolution. We are a 2x Australia Good Design Award winner and successfully completed the largest hardware deployment in Quick Service Restaurant history.

We are curious, charismatic, authentic and we value and leverage the diversity of our crew. We are imaginers, kindness enthusiasts, experts, creators, thinkers, challengers, collaborators and over-achievers. And together, as a Crew, we are revolutionizing the way the world’s leading brands leverage technology to drive the best customer experiences.

The VP, Finance will serve as the head of finance and strategic finance partner to the relevant Customer segment. Translate enterprise strategy into segment priorities, challenge commercial decisions and mobilize action to improve growth, margin, cash and returns. Connect Segment leadership with Group Finance, ensuring transparent performance, disciplined investment and timely escalation of risks and opportunities.

• Strategic partnership:
  Partner with Segment Strategy Team to advise and constructively challenge the Segment President and leadership team; shape strategy, portfolio choices, investment priorities and execution
• Planning and performance:
  Own the segment plan, budget, forecasts, scenarios and performance cadence; provide clear insights, actions and accountability to Segment and Group Finance
• Commercial and operational finance:
  Drive pricing, margin, customer and product profitability, cost productivity, capex, working capital and cash outcomes
• Governance:
  Ensure accurate reporting, effective controls, policy compliance and risk escalation
• Leadership: lead the Segment finance team and connect business finance, shared services and Group centres of expertise

• Strategic and commercial judgement, enterprise perspective and courage to challenge constructively
• Influential communication, analytical rigour, execution focus and inclusive leadership across a complex matrix

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field; CA or CPA qualification required
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in a complex, multi-site or multinational business
• Substantial divisional, regional or commercial finance leadership and executive business-partnering experience
• Proven ownership of planning, forecasting, performance management, reporting and financial control
• Track record of improving margin, cash, working capital, productivity and investment returns
• Ability to influence senior leaders and operate effectively across a global matrix
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, governance, risk and statutory obligations