Job Description

Are you a people leader who thrives on improving processes, building capability, and bringing out the best in others? We are looking for a strategic and values driven leader to guide our finance team and help shape a smarter, stronger way of working across the business.

About Kalis Group

Kalis Group is a proudly Tasmanian owned business with operations across Hospitality, Fresh Cut and Property. We are driven by a clear mission to create exceptional experiences, every time, and our values of Respect, Community, Growth and Honesty guide how we work together every day.

This opportunity sits at the centre of our business, leading a team of nine across key finance functions and helping create the structure, rhythm and accountability that allows the wider business to perform at its best.

We are looking for a strong people leader who can bring teams together, create clarity, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement. While a background in finance leadership is important, this role is less about doing every task yourself and more about leading others well, lifting performance, and creating a more efficient and connected finance functions.

What we offer

We give our people everything they need to succeed. Join our Tasmanian hospitality community, a place where you can be yourself, share your ideas, support your personal growth and wellbeing, and be a valued member of an inspirational team.

You will be rewarded for your hard work with a range of benefits that support you throughout your career journey:

• Employee Perks Program with discounts at bottle shops, venues and accommodation
• Cashback at hundreds of stores via our SWAG employee app
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential support for you and your immediate family
• Opportunities to attend networking events, development days and further upskilling opportunities
• A genuine chance to contribute ideas, improve systems, and help shape the future of the finance team.

What you will do

• Lead, coach and support a team of nine across a broad finance function including stock control, invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, assistant accounting support and hospitality accounting
• Create a strong team culture built on accountability, communication, trust and support
• Hold regular check ins, provide clear direction, and help your teamwork through challenges with confidence
• Drive efficiency across finance systems and processes, identifying better ways of working and improving how the team delivers outcomes
• Partner with business leaders to provide financial insight that supports planning, decision making and performance improvement
• Oversee the rhythm of the finance function, ensuring priorities are clear, deadlines are met, and the team is set up for success
• Strengthen structure, consistency and reporting across the team while encouraging ownership and capability growth
• Support a collaborative and service driven approach across Hospitality, Fresh Cut and the wider Kalis Group

What you will bring

• Proven experience leading and developing a multi-functional team
• A calm, capable and organised leadership style, with the ability to manage competing priorities and bring clarity to complexity
• Strong people management skills, including coaching, regular check ins, performance conversations and day to day support
• A natural problem solver who can work through challenges, improve processes and keep people moving forward
• The ability to build strong working relationships across different parts of the business
• Experience in finance leadership, with a solid understanding of business operations and the importance of accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement
• A value led approach, with a genuine alignment to Community, Growth, Honesty and Respect

Why this role stands out

This is not just a finance role. It is an opportunity to lead people, create positive change, and build a stronger, more effective function that supports the success of the broader business. It will suit someone who enjoys developing others, improving how teams work, and being part of a values driven organisation with strong Tasmanian roots.

If you are a people focused leader with a strategic mindset and a passion for building high performing teams, we would love to hear from you.

Interested in joining us?

Hit 'Apply Now' button on the top right and submit your resume and answer the screening questions.

If you miss the screening questions your application may not be reviewed.

For further information or a copy of the position description, contact Ilse (HR Advisor) – 03 6278 7852 or email: hr@kalisgroup.com.au

Applications will be assessed as received. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.