Finance Manager

Hastings People; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-evolving business group in Brisbane seeks a Finance Manager to lead the finance operations across multiple entities. This strategic role involves overseeing group reporting, cash flow management, and mentoring a skilled finance team. The ideal candidate will have a CA/CPA qualification, 5+ years of experience, and be adept in financial modelling within multi-unit environments. A competitive salary package will be negotiated, reflecting the successful candidate's skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' post-qualification experience in finance.
• Experience in hospitality or technology is preferred.
• Ability to navigate multi-entity environments.
• Advanced skills in reporting, financial modelling, and commercial analysis.
• Strong communication and leadership capability, with a hands-on approach.
• Experience in hospitality or tech preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee group reporting, compliance, audit, and tax obligations.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking across units.
• Provide strategic advice to the leadership team on growth.
• Manage cash flow, risk analysis, and capital planning.
• Lead and mentor a small finance team.
• Provide strategic financial advice to leadership on growth and funding.

Skills

Financial modelling

Commercial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Multi-entity experience

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

Connecting great people with great opportunities

Client Profile

Our client is a privately owned, fast‑evolving group with interests in both hospitality and technology. Known for their entrepreneurial spirit and growth‑focused mindset, they operate a portfolio of distinct business units, each with strong market positioning. With continued expansion on the horizon, they require a skilled Finance Manager to oversee the full finance function and provide strategic advice across the group.

Job Description

As Finance Manager, you will lead the end‑to‑end finance operations for the group, spanning multiple trading entities. This is a high‑impact role that combines hands‑on financial control with broader strategic input. You will act as a key business partner to the executive team, ensuring financial rigour while identifying growth opportunities and supporting investment decisions.

• Oversight of group reporting, compliance, audit, and tax obligations
• Ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking across business units
• Development of financial models and decision support tools
• Cash flow management, risk analysis, and capital planning
• Lead, develop, and mentor a small, capable finance team
• Strategic advice to the leadership team on growth, funding, and operational improvements

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a commercially astute finance leader with strong technical foundations and proven experience in either hospitality or tech. You will be confident navigating multi‑entity environments and bring a collaborative, proactive style that adds value beyond the numbers.

• CA/CPA qualified with 5+ years' post‑qualification experience
• Demonstrated experience in managing full finance functions
• Exposure to multi‑unit or group‑level operations
• Advanced skills in reporting, financial modelling, and commercial analysis
• Strong communication and leadership capability, with a hands‑on approach
• Experience in hospitality or tech preferred

Offer

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a forward‑thinking organisation at a time of significant growth. Based in the Brisbane CBD, the position provides full visibility across the business and the chance to shape its financial direction. A competitive salary package will be negotiated based on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

To learn more about this role, submit your CV or contact Phil Gannon via [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

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Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance