Aviation Finance Manager — Hybrid (Mascot)

Bgis; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time

Salary $140,000-150,000 + super

Mon-Fri business hours

Central Sydney office

Hybrid: 1 day WFH

Collaborative team

Job summary

Bgis in Sydney seeks a Finance Manager to work with the CFO, lead an offshore accounting team and oversee the finance function across Australia and New Zealand. You will drive process improvements, deliver commercial analysis and strengthen financial controls to support strategic decisions.

You will mentor staff, implement improvements and contribute to business growth while ensuring compliance. Hybrid role with WFH 1 day per week and central Sydney office access.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in an Accounting or Finance role.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Leadership skills are highly regarded.
• Experience as Finance Manager/Financial Controller or similar is ideal.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel; ability to learn new software.
• XERO experience is advantageous but not required.
• Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

Responsibilities

• Lead offshore accounting team handling bookkeeping, payroll and reporting.
• Prepare annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
• Review monthly results and provide actionable recommendations.
• Create product costing models and evaluate new opportunities.
• Uphold accounting controls, policies and procedures.
• Supervise payment processing and liaise with external auditors.
• Carry out additional business analysis as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Financial analysis

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

XERO

MS Office/Excel

Job description

Finance Manager

Our client is a non-bank-lender based in Sydney, and we are helping them find an experienced Finance Manager. Working closely with the CFO, you'll play a crucial part in providing insightful financial information to support key business decisions. You will lead an offshore accounting team and oversee the accounting function for several entities across Australia and New Zealand. This role will see you drive process improvements, deliver commercial analysis and strengthen financial controls throughout the organisation. It's a great chance to contribute to strategic decision-making and make a real impact on the business with a genuine opportunity to grow your own career.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor an offshore accounting team responsible for bookkeeping and finance tasks, payroll and financial reporting
• Prepare the annual budget and produce quarterly forecasts
• Review monthly results (profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow) and give management practical, insightful recommendations
• Create and update product costing models, and evaluate new commercial opportunities
• Uphold accounting controls, policies and procedures
• Supervise payment processing, safeguard financial security and act as the point of contact for external auditors
• Carry out additional business analysis when needed

The Perks

• Permanent Full-time Position
• Salary based on experience: $140,000-150,000 + super
• Monday - Friday Business Hours
• Central Sydney Office Location
• Hybrid role: WFH 1 day/week
• Collaborative, friendly and supportive team

The Requirements

• Substantial experience in an Accounting or Finance role
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Leadership skills are highly regarded
• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar position would be ideal
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• High proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, and strong ability to learn new software
• Experience with XERO highly regarded, but not necessary to apply
• Citizenship or Permanent Residency