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PATHWAYS 🎙 Mark Lawrence's advice for future leaders — "Leadership isn’t natural to most people, and it’s something you learn as you go. Avoid the pitfalls, and just be human about it." Craig Gorton (CGMA), Director of Atlas Partners sat down with Mark Lawrence, Executive Director Finance at Western Health to talk through his rise to CFO in one of the most challenging industries out there — including advice he would provide to future CFO's. "Future leaders aren’t different from current leaders. Despite the pace of change, leading people requires kindness, support, and being human. Let your team see that you don’t have all the answers and that you struggle too. It’s okay to say, “I don’t know. What do you think?” Being vulnerable isn’t about oversharing but showing you’re a person doing your best. Don’t expect perfection, just that mistakes aren’t repeated. Create an environment where making mistakes is okay and focus on improvement." ➡️ Listen to the full interview on Spotify and Apple here https://lnkd.in/gjyw6ydf #AtlasPartners #RecruitmentMelbourne #FinancialServices  #AccountingMelbourne #AccountingCareers #FinanceCareers

PATHWAYS ➡️ What would you say are the top lessons you’ve learned as a CFO? For Fionn O'Keeffe, Chief Financial Officer of Buildxact, it's understanding the impact you have on your team ".... CFOs don’t do all the work; they have a team". "Team management and people management are also vital. CFOs don’t do all the work; they have a team. It’s important to manage people effectively, ensuring they understand the journey and goals, which makes for a better team dynamic. Building trust among your team and those you report to is key." Fionn joined Craig Gorton (CGMA) for Pathways our interview series, to discuss his fascinating career in the tech industry. Read the full interview ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gGsSrmXD

THE RIGHT SKILLS 💡 Tania Fenech didn’t choose a career in payroll — it chose her — straight out of school, while she was working part time for Coles. Twenty-five years later, she has built a phenomenal career honing her craft across various industries, leading to become the Payroll Manager at Hall & Wilcox. Tania met with Shawny Smith of Atlas Partners for our Payroll Perspectives podcast. #AtlasPartners #RecruitmentMelbourne #FinancialServices  #AccountingMelbourne #AccountingCareers #FinanceCareers

TASK TECHNIQUE ✅ Did you know, single-tasking could be your answer to smashing through your to-do list and getting things done. What actually is it? Well, it's the practice of focusing on one task at a time without any interruptions or distractions (that's right, pop that phone away). Unlike multitasking, where we want to tackle multiple tasks simultaneously, single-tasking emphasises completing one task before moving on to the next. So, how do you do this magical technique? Check it out below. #AtlasPartners #MelbourneRecruitment #AccountingRecruitment #AccountingAndFinance #InterviewPreparation

INSIGHT 💡 What advice would you provide to aspiring CFOs? “Make sure you understand the businesses you’re working in". "Sit with the strategy people, sit with the planners, the staff who are doing the grunt work, and just understand what they’re going through. You can add a lot of value by cutting out some of the work they have to do and some of the frustrations they have". Robert Galbraith, Chief Financial Officer at Hatched Media had pearls of wisdom for those wanting to move towards an executive role in their career, when he chatted to Atlas Director, Liam Killen for our Pathways podcast. "Understanding the business, the people within it, and the industry is crucial. We have a lot of retail clients, so I go to retail stores to see what the end-to-end sales process is like. Making sure you understand the business and the people within it is essential". 🎧 Listen to the full interview on Spotify or Apple by visiting here https://lnkd.in/eHECrvsc

HOT ROLES 🔥 New roles have landed on the Atlas Partners desk this week. Check them out below and chat to the team to know more. Finance Business Partner ⬇️ $110,000 - $120,000 · Client delivers the full scope of civil infrastructure, open space and environmental services to government & private enterprise across Australia · You will be accountable for analyses of key financial information, results and forecasts, to aid with commercial decision making · Role has 2-year progression plan established with clear promotion pathway Payroll Team Leader ⬇️ $110,000 - $119,000 · Client has a rich history in Australia and employs a diverse workforce of 2,000 professionals across various fields · Manage a team of 5 - Delegating workload, ensuring accurate processing of pay run · Oversee a fortnightly payroll of 2,000 employees · 3 days working from home each week Corporate Finance Manager ⬇️ $160,000 - $180,000 · Client leverages technology, people & physical assets to create efficient & sustainable supply chains · Owned by a well-funded, overseas parent company, they are on an aggressive M&A journey · You will be responsible for taxation, financial reporting and treasury management for the Group. · 7 years' experience, preferably with exposure to the Big4 or major corporate financial reporting / technical area Head of Finance Operations ⬇️ $160,000 - $200,000 · One of Australia's largest Superannuation funds, passionate about the financial future of members · Culture & benefits program is wide & extensive — increased super, excellent parental leave policy, flexible working and a PD allowance · You will be responsible for leading and mentoring the Finance Operations team in a dynamic environment Finance Analyst | Events & Entertainment (12 months) ⬇️ $110,000 — $130,000 · Client is a global leader in live entertainment, promoting an extensive range of events annually · Apart of the APAC reporting team you will be working closely with regional & local finance heads · Flexible working environment, including varying start & finish times & 2-3 days per week from home · Opportunity to be made permanent following the completion of the contract Check out all the roles and apply ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gKgJ6qeb #AtlasPartners #RecruitmentMelbourne #FinancialServices  #AccountingMelbourne #AccountingCareers #FinanceCareers

PATHWAYS 🎙 What are the top three lessons that you've have learned as a CFO? — For Travis Wild — ensure accounting fundamentals are in good shape, develop a deep understanding of the business and focus on looking forward. From PwC to joining the automotive industry, Travis Wild, now CFO for Bunzl Australia & New Zealand, has experienced senior roles within a number of challenging – product led manufacturing environments. Follow the journey of someone who reinvents himself in new industries. Craig Gorton (CGMA), Director of Atlas Partners, takes time to walk through the journey with Travis. Listen to the full interview here https://lnkd.in/gsj4qwjQ #AtlasPartners #RecruitmentMelbourne #FinancialServices  #AccountingMelbourne #AccountingCareers #FinanceCareers

CLOCKING 💤 If much like the rest of Australia, you're trading your much needed rest for catching the best of the Olympics live – then you're probably in a bit of sleep debt at the moment. Knowing that sleep impacts everything we think and do personally and professionally, we want to help you bank a few more of those precious Z's (for when your head finally DOES hit the pillow each night). There's nothing worse than wasting hours *trying* to get to sleep, so lets sort that once and for all — scroll through these tried and tested hacks to nod off faster 😴 #AtlasPartners #RecruitmentMelbourne #FinancialServices  #AccountingMelbourne #AccountingCareers #FinanceCareers

CHECK-IN ⬇️ These results below serve as a reminder to check in with your team — because chances are everyone is operating at a different point on the scale of 'great' — 'cooked' at the moment. We ran a poll to check how you were feeling as he clocked half-way through the year. We asked how you were feeling about hooking into Q3 and the second half of the year — and the responses were varied. As we kick-off into the second half of the year, touch base with your teams — who is thriving and who is in need of a time-out? #AtlasPartners #MelbourneRecruitment #AccountingRecruitment #AccountingAndFinance #EmployeeExperience