Finance Manager

Sigma Aerospace; Cooroy; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Aerospace, Australia’s largest privately owned helicopter company headquartered in Cooroy on the Sunshine Coast, seeks a Senior Finance Manager to lead the finance function. You will report to the CFO, develop the finance team and oversee day-to-day accounting, tax compliance and financial reporting across multiple entities.

You will drive process improvements, manage cash flow, and support strategic projects while ensuring statutory compliance in Australia and international reporting

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in senior accounting or finance management.
• Experience managing financial operations across multiple entities.
• Strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards and taxation compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and tax accounting across multiple entities.
• Prepare and review month-end reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and financing activities.
• Ensure compliance with Australian statutory and ASIC reporting obligations and US reporting where applicable.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Analytical thinking

Strategic input

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CA (preferred)

Tools

TM1

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Senior finance leadership role reporting directly to the CFOLead and develop the finance team while overseeing day-to-day financial operatioManage multi-entity accounting, taxation, compliance and financial reporting

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join Australia's largest privately owned helicopter company, headquartered in Cooroy on the Sunshine Coast.

With more than 40 years of experience in aerial firefighting, heavy lift and remote operations, the business operates across Australia and internationally, managing a fleet of more than 50 aircraft.

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance and accounting function, leading and developing the finance team while ensuring strong financial controls, reporting accuracy and statutory compliance across a complex, multi-entity business.

This is a hands-on leadership position combining operational accounting responsibilities with financial oversight and strategic input. You will oversee month-end processes, taxation compliance, cash flow, working capital and financing, while driving improvements across the finance function.

Working across multiple Australian and international entities, you will also support Australian and US reporting obligations and assist the CFO with strategic business projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys leading a team, improving financial processes and having genuine influence within a growing international aviation business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, including providing support and backup to the Accounts Team Leader.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and tax accounting across multiple entities.
• Prepare and review month-end reconciliations, journals, accruals and financial reporting.
• Review and oversee FBT, BAS, PAYG, income tax and deferred tax asset/liability (DTA/DTL) lodgements.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and financing activities.
• Ensure compliance with Australian statutory and ASIC reporting obligations, as well as applicable US reporting requirements.
• Oversee group accounting and transactional activities across multiple entities.
• Identify and implement process improvements, strengthening financial controls and reporting processes.
• Support the CFO with financial analysis, strategic projects and broader business initiatives.

Required Role Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior accounting or finance management position.
• Demonstrated experience managing financial operations across multiple entities within a group.
• Strong hands-on experience with month-end accounting, financial reporting and taxation compliance.
• Proven experience leading, coaching and developing finance teams.
• Strong working knowledge of Australian accounting standards, taxation and statutory compliance.
• Experience with FBT, BAS, PAYG, income tax and tax effect accounting, including DTA/DTL.
• Proficiency in TM1, Microsoft Business Central or another suitable ERP system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualification preferred but not mandatory.

Work Rights

• Current Australian working rights are essential at the time of application.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Systems

• Experience using an ERP or financial management system is essential. Exposure to TM1 and/or Microsoft Business Central will be highly regarded.

Desirable Experience

• Chartered accounting background, particularly Big 4 or Tier 2.
• CPA or CA qualified.
• Experience using TM1 or Microsoft Business Central.
• Background working within a fast-moving SME or complex multi-entity business.
• Exposure to international reporting requirements, particularly US reporting.
• Aviation industry experience is not essential. Candidates with strong commercial finance and multi-entity accounting backgrounds from other industries are encouraged to apply.

Attitude

A commercially minded and hands-on finance leader with strong analytical, organisational and communication skills. You will be comfortable balancing operational accounting responsibilities with leadership and strategic input, while taking ownership of outcomes and driving continuous improvement.

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