Accredited sponsorSydney NSW, Australia, AUFull-timePosted 3 weeks ago

Job Description

Permanent opportunity to join this friendly team in a Finance Manager position, leading a small team. This is a full-time position based in the inner west of Sydney. Reporting to the CFO you will be the second-in-charge in finance and responsible for overseeing the delivery of of all financial reporting for the organisation.

More specifically, your responsibilities will include, however will not be limited to:

Lead month-end and financial reporting including P&L, Balance Sheet reporting, reconciliations, and consolidated reporting across entities.

Provide financial insight to senior leadership through management reporting, variance analysis, recommendations, and CFO/Board reporting.

Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and performance monitoring.

Manage the annual external audit and act as the primary contact for auditors while ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Lead and develop the finance team, managing four direct reports, setting priorities, coaching staff, and fostering accountability.

Drive technology, automation, and AI initiatives to improve reporting, forecasting, efficiency, and data quality.

Act as Finance lead for ERP and systems optimisation, ensuring integration across all departments/systems.

Ensure regulatory and statutory compliance, including taxation, payroll obligations, accounting standards, and legislative requirements.

* Maintain strong financial controls and governance, safeguarding assets, ensuring data integrity, reducing fraud risk, and supporting audit readiness

As part of the small, dynamic team your role will be varied, so you will have a flexible, open-minded attitude. You will be an experienced and commercially minded finance professional with a strong background in financial control, strategic planning, and business partnering.

You will be CPA/CA qualified, with demonstrated success managing finance teams, delivering accurate financial and management reporting, and supporting executive decision-making through forecasting, analysis, and financial modelling. You will also be recognised for leading process improvements, system transformations, and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Prior use of Netsuite will be highly desirable.

If this sounds like you, please hit 'Apply' below to send your CV through.

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