Head of Finance – Australia & New Zealand

At Rabobank, our commitment to our employees and clients is at the heart of everything we do. As the world’s leading specialist in food and agribusiness banking, one of our key strengths lies in our people who have a deep understanding of agriculture and are committed to adding long-term value for clients 

Our culture is unique, because every day our people work knowing that we are all playing our part in supporting our farmers to feed the world. We strive to create an open, balanced, and flexible workplace where people feel that they belong, can be open and honest, and are supported…we are focused on growing each other. 

We are seeking an established senior finance executive to join our regional Finance leadership team as Head of Finance – Australia & New Zealand.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role operates as the 2IC to the CFO and holds enterprise‑wide accountability for the financial integrity, regulatory standing and control environment of the Bank across Australia and New Zealand. It is a role of depth, breadth, and consequence, deal for a finance leader preparing for future CFO responsibility within a regulated banking environment.

As Head of Finance, you will lead the Financial systems and processing function across Australia and New Zealand, with end‑to‑end accountability for the General Ledger, finance systems and financial data that underpin all statutory, regulatory and management reporting, as well as the embedded 1st line risk activities within Finance.

You will act as a senior advisor to the CFO, Executive Leadership Team and senior global finance stakeholders with delegated authority across key finance, risk and governance matters, and represent the region within Rabobank’s global finance leadership and design forums.

This role combines executive‑level leadership with hands‑on ownership of core banking finance disciplines, and requires strong judgement, regulatory confidence and the ability to lead through complexity at scale.

• Provide executive leadership across the CFO Domain and stepping in as required on strategic, regulatory and operational matters

• Lead and develop the Finance function across Australia and New Zealand, building deep capability and strong succession

• Own the integrity, accuracy and governance of the General Ledger as the single source of truth for the Bank

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, prudential requirements and internal control frameworks in a regulated banking environment

• Provide first‑line risk leadership for the CFO Domain, including FAR‑related accountabilities

• Oversee finance systems, data quality and Accounts Payable, with a strong focus on resilience, automation and control

• Play a senior role in finance transformation, operating model design and system modernisation initiatives

• Partner closely with Technology, Risk, Data and Head Office teams to align regional execution with global strategy

• Lead external audit relationships and support senior engagement with regulators where required

• CA or CPA qualification, with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline

• Substantial senior finance leadership experience within banking or complex regulated financial services

• Demonstrated accountability for regulatory‑critical finance functions, financial control and enterprise risk

• Deep understanding of accounting standards, prudential regulation and control environments

• Strong experience with finance systems, data management and transformation in large organisations

• Executive presence and judgement, with the ability to influence at C‑suite and board‑adjacent level

• A leadership style that drives performance, accountability and strong risk culture

• A true Head of Finance role with material enterprise accountability
• Broad exposure across strategy, regulation, systems, data and people leadership
• Opportunity to shape the future finance capability of a global bank at regional level
• A values‑led organisation committed to long‑term impact, integrity and development

What we are proud to offer you: 

A competitive remuneration package will be offered for the successful candidate. 

Wellbeing leave. These 2 days leave support greater work/life balance and is just another way we are helping our employees to lead happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. 

Education Assistance Program. Rabobank values the development of its people and has a great Education Assistance Program to assist with professional development. 

Parental Leave that supports you and your family while giving you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy this special time (Primary carer up-to 14 weeks paid leave) 

Bonus and Additional Leave. We realise sometimes 4 weeks Annual Leave is not enough! At Rabobank we provide an incentive for eligible employees to receive 1 extra week Annual Leave and an option to purchase another 2 weeks Annual Leave. 

Extra Insurance. Rabobank recognises that employees need to protect their financial wellbeing, in the event of serious illness, injury, or even death. Rabobank provides eligible permanent employees with employer-funded Death, TPD and Income Protection Insurance. 

Rabo Workplace Giving program. As part of Rabobank's global Corporate Social Responsibility, Workplace Giving aims to encourage employees to contribute to our community. Rabo Workplace Giving program matches employee donations to selected Social Partners. 

Our Values 

Rabobank Australia values inclusion, belonging, and positive experiences for all. Our work environment, our benefits, and the way we live our values, “Client Driven,” “Responsible,” “Professional” and “Cooperative” make it a great place to work. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. 

Please let our Talent Acquisition team know if you need any accommodations to make our opportunities more accessible to you. 

Rabobank is not accepting submissions from recruitment agencies for this role. 

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