Commercial Finance Manager & Reporting Lead

Sharp & Carter; Willoughby; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp & Carter in Australia is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join a small, capable finance team within an established group with public reporting obligations.

The role blends reporting and commercial analysis, starting approximately 70% reporting and 30% commercial, with plans to move toward a 50/50 balance. You will report to the Group Financial Controller and lead one Financial Accountant.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified, a few years post-qualification.
• Audit background (Big 4 or mid-tier).
• Exposure to lease accounting and external auditors.
• Some people leadership, formal or informal.
• Confident explaining numbers to non-finance leaders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare half-year and year-end financial statements, and manage the external audit and review process
• Look after tax calculations for the accounts, and work with external advisers on tax compliance
• Lead sustainability reporting with support from the team and advisers. Prior experience isn't needed, just a willingness to learn it.
• Oversee lease accounting and review your direct report's work
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset decisions
• Partner with senior operational leaders on performance reporting, targets and analysis
• Support a business unit in growth mode with P&L analysis, forecasting and cost management
• Contribute to board reporting and modelling for business decisions

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

Sharp & Carter in Australia is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join a small, capable finance team within an established group with public reporting obligations.

The role blends reporting and commercial analysis, starting approximately 70% reporting and 30% commercial, with plans to move toward a 50/50 balance. You will report to the Group Financial Controller and lead one Financial Accountant.