Finance Director - Australia
About Us:
We are Yokohama TWS, a leading global supplier of tires and complete wheels for the agricultural, material handling, construction, motorcycles segments.
We design and manufacture tire and wheel solutions made for the future. With a combination of value, safety and ease, our solutions provide a more productive and sustainable performance our customers demand.
We pair the expertise and power of our global reach with the care and knowledge of local proximity. This brings innovation, technology and sustainability together to answer the specific needs of our customers. All while continuing to reduce our and their impact on the planet.
Our people take ownership to deliver on this promise every day.
We are a global Company with a local reach, operating in more than 50 Countries worldwide with 6.700 employees of 40 different nationalities, 14 state-of-the-art plants and 4 innovation centers. We are part of Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global leader in the tire industry with 860.5 billion yen in revenues (approx. 6 billion euro), over 28,000 people around the globe and with operations in more than 120 countries.
If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, enjoy taking responsibilities and getting things done in the right way, join us! We are plenty of opportunities to grow and develop in a truly dynamic and easy-going environment.
About the Job:
We are seeking an experienced Financial Director to lead group consolidation, financial reporting, and strategic financial planning for a complex, international organisation. Reporting into senior leadership and working closely with the YRC Group, this role is critical in ensuring high‑quality IFRS reporting, robust financial insights, and strong governance across the business.
This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to a technically strong finance professional who combines deep accounting expertise with commercial and strategic insight.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidation and reporting in accordance with IFRS
- Coordinate the end‑to‑end financial reporting process across subsidiaries and commercial regions
- Define and maintain group reporting guidelines, standards, and tools
- Act as the key finance contact for YRC Group, auditors, and external advisors
- Lead financial planning, forecasting, and long‑range financial modelling
- Support the development of Strategic Plan financials, including scenario and sensitivity analysis
- Deliver insightful performance and profitability analysis to support executive decision‑making
- Maintain and enhance group reporting, consolidation, and profitability analysis tools
- Drive continuous improvement and standardisation of finance systems and processes
- Lead, coach, and develop a small team of senior finance professionals
Key Requirements:
- A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
- Several years’ experience in a senior finance role, including Head Office exposure
- Proven experience across Accounting, Consolidation, and FP&A within an international organisation
- Strong IFRS knowledge and consolidation expertise
- Demonstrated people leadership experience
- High‑level stakeholder engagement skills, able to work effectively with senior executives, commercial regions and subsidiaries, group finance teams (YRC HQ), auditors and external consultants
- Strong ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline‑driven environment
- Advanced MS Excel skills and strong MS Office capability
- Experience with ERP and consolidation systems (e.g. SAP, M3, or similar)
- Fluent English, written and spoken
What we offer:
- Senior, high‑impact role with visibility across the Group
- Opportunity to shape and influence group‑wide financial reporting and planning
- Exposure to strategic decision‑making at executive and group level
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow alongside a dynamic team, seize this opportunity and join us at Yokohama. Apply now and become part of a Company that values collaboration, expertise, productivity, and ownership.