Associate / Senior Associate, Outsourced CFO

Grant Thornton Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid option

CA study support

Learning & development

Gym membership or health benefits

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

Grant Thornton Australia is seeking a driven Associate or Senior Associate to join our Outsourced CFO team in Sydney. The role offers a diverse client portfolio and advisory work aimed at delivering value and growth for clients.

We value flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work‑life balance. You will collaborate with Directors and Partners, contributing to high‑impact engagements while progressing your CA qualification and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering outsourced CFO services or similar advisory across SME clients.
• Strong financial reporting and analysis skills with ability to translate data into insights.
• Proven capability to engage with stakeholders and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with SME clients as an extension of their finance function delivering outsourced CFO services.
• Prepare management reports with KPIs and variance analysis.
• Assist with SPFS/GPFS preparation and regulatory compliance.
• Support tax compliance activities including company tax returns and BAS.
• Contribute to projects like M&A, restructures, or funding initiatives.
• Build strong client relationships and act as trusted advisor.

Skills

Client advisory

Finance reporting

Cashflow budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CA qualification in progress

Tools

Xero

Excel

Netsuite

SAP

Job description

• Enjoy a diverse client portfolio and build a rewarding career in Outsourced CFO
• Flexible and hybrid working that supports when, where and how you work
• Recharge Time to refresh, reset and support work-life balance

Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world’s leading independently‑owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.

Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.

In Australia, we’re proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.

About this role

We are looking for a driven Associate or Senior Associate to join our growing Outsourced CFO team in Sydney. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients, providing advisory services and making a positive impact on their growth journeys.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with SME clients as an extension of their in-house finance function, delivering outsourced CFO and finance solutions including cashflow management, budgeting, and forecasting
• Transform financial data into actionable insights through preparation of management reports, including KPIs and variance analysis
• Preparation of SPFS and GPFS, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Support clients across a broad range of corporate tax compliance, including company tax returns, BAS, payroll tax and FBT returns
• Opportunity to contribute to special projects such as mergers and acquisitions, business restructuring, and / or funding initiatives
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and playing a role in high‑impact advisory engagements
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including banks, investors, and business owners, to communicate insightful and accurate financial insights
• Work effectively with Directors and Partners, and contribute to training and development activities for less experienced team members

Skills and experience

• Qualification(s) and / or professional accreditation(s) in a relevant discipline such as Business / Commerce, Accounting or Finance, or other relevant professional or overseas qualification(s)
• Have commenced (or planning to commence) a CA qualification
• Significant business advisory experience within a chartered accounting setting
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with a desire to go ‘above and beyond’ to delight your customers
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities within a deadline‑driven environment
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, with intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn
• Proficiency in accounting systems (Xero) and Microsoft Office applications (Excel)
• Previous experience with Netsuite or SAP would be advantageous

If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.

Reach your remarkable

At Grant Thornton, we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do, remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose – we ignite the potential within our people and clients to create enduring success and positively shape the communities around us.

With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.

Remarkable perks that put you first:

• Flexible / hybrid working options and Recharge Time available
• Support to undertake CA or other postgrad study
• Structured learning and development at all career levels
• Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts
• And many more!

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent.