Head of Finance

Brighter futures start here

Anko Sourcing is the direct sourcing arm for the iconic Australian retail brands, Kmart and Target. As a team of highly experienced retail sourcing professionals, we strive to bring globally compelling, low-cost, on-trend products to our customers in Australia and New Zealand. We follow the highest standards to source ethically and operate with a clear focus on the welfare of our planet and our people. Anko Sourcing operations span the largest sourcing markets across Asia, including China, Hong Kong, India, Bangladesh, Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

Join the team:

We are now looking for a Head of Finance who will be responsible for playing a key role in driving financial performance, governance, and commercial decision-making across Anko’s global sourcing operations. You’ll partner closely with senior leadership to ensure financial sustainability, cost efficiency, and value creation.

What you’ll be doing:

Business Partnering & Strategic Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Chief Operating Officer and the Anko Sourcing Leadership Team.
• Work in tandem with the Chief Operating Officer and the General Managers to develop the forward looking capability and growth strategy for the sourcing business.
• Collaborate with Sourcing, ISC and Supply Chain Transformation teams to optimise cost structures and improve financial performance.
• Drive long-term financial planning, investment analysis, and risk management across multiple geographies.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee annual corporate planning process, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for Anko Sourcing.
• Monitor and report on KPIs including cost of goods sold (COGS), supplier performance, and sourcing efficiency.

Governance & Compliance

• Continuously review and improve the effectiveness and efficiencies of the process to ensure alignment of financial and sourcing systems with the aim to be best practice.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Business Unit Cash Flow

• Ensure respective business unit cash flow is maintained adequately.
• Ensure best negotiated rates obtained with operating suppliers to drive down operating expenses.
• Manage and oversee statutory reporting and tax compliance functions.

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• Master’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of solid experience in accounting and finance management.
• Qualified CPA, ACCA or CA.
• Strong knowledge of corporate tax, audit and compliance regulations across Asian countries.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen in business case development and assessment.
• Highest standard of integrity, ethics & professionalism with strong business acumen.
• Strong leadership skills, hands-on, highly self-motivated with strong analytical skills.
• Proven track record in financial leadership and strategy development across international operations, preferably in Asia.
• Experience in partnering with cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Proven senior management and leadership skills with strong emphasis on interpersonal skills and building a high performing team.
• Strong understanding of global sourcing and supply chain dynamics, cost management, and compliance frameworks.
• Be curious and hands-on, and willing to learn the detail of our business to effectively collaborate with and challenge the senior leadership team.

A place you can belong

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected, and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.