Finance Manager

Michael Page; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a Melbourne-based retailer to hire a seasoned finance leader to oversee the accounting function and drive strategic decision-making. You will lead a high-performing team, ensuring robust controls, timely month-end closes and accurate financial reporting across the group.

The role encompasses budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning and business partnering with senior leadership to shape commercial outcomes and profitability.

Qualifications

• Lead, mentor and develop a finance team across accounting functions.
• Oversee month-end, year-end and group reporting activities.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial analysis and reporting packs for senior leadership.
• Oversee BAS preparation, tax reporting and compliance.
• Manage group accounting including intercompany reconciliation and consolidations.
• Provide commercial insights on profit centre performance.

Skills

Financial leadership

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cash flow planning

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

CPA/CA qualification

Bachelor of Finance/Accounting

Tools

BAS/Tax software

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and growing retail organisation based in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs. With a strong market presence and a fast-paced environment, the business is seeking an experienced finance leader to oversee the accounting function and support strategic decision-making.

• Lead a high-performing finance team with broad business exposure
• Influence strategy through reporting, forecasting and analysis

• Lead a high-performing finance team with broad business exposure
• Influence strategy through reporting, forecasting and analysis

Job Description

• Lead, mentor and develop a team across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and finance operations.
• Oversee month-end, year-end and group financial reporting activities.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning processes.
• Prepare financial analysis and reporting packs for senior leadership.
• Oversee BAS preparation, taxation reporting and statutory compliance.
• Manage group accounting, including consolidated reporting and intercompany reconciliations.
• Review profit centre performance and provide commercial insights to support decision-making.
• Maintain strong financial controls and oversee balance sheet reconciliations.
• Liaise with external accountants, banking partners and regulatory bodies.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and enhance finance systems and controls.
• Ensure payroll processes and broader finance operations are completed accurately and on time.

The Successful Applicant

• Lead and inspire a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, development and continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with senior leadership to provide financial insights that support strategic decision‑making and business growth.
• Take ownership of the organisation's financial performance, delivering accurate reporting, meaningful analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Drive the budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning processes, helping to shape the commercial direction of the business.
• Oversee group reporting, statutory compliance and taxation obligations, ensuring strong governance and financial integrity.
• Evaluate business and profit centre performance, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Lead financial planning initiatives, scenario modelling and business performance reviews to support growth and investment decisions.
• Strengthen financial controls, risk management frameworks and balance sheet governance across the organisation.
• Build trusted relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banking partners, advisers and regulatory bodies.
• Champion finance transformation projects, leveraging systems, automation and process improvements to enhance capability and scalability.
• Ensure the finance function operates as a strategic business partner, delivering both operational excellence and commercial value across the organisation.

What's on Offer

• Leadership role reporting directly to senior management.
• Broad responsibility across financial control and operational finance.
• Opportunity to influence business performance and strategic outcomes.
• Exposure to commercial decision‑making and business partnering.
• Ability to drive systems, process and reporting improvements.
• Stable and growing business with a collaborative leadership team.
• Permanent role in south east Melbourne.

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7110997