Finance Manager

the human co; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

the human co, an independent creative agency group, is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to own the numbers across multiple entities. You’ll work with the Group Head of Financial Operations to drive accuracy, visibility, and strategic financial insight for the creative and account teams.

You’ll lead month-end close, consolidation, and reporting while partnering with HR and ops on payroll and resourcing. This role demands strong controls, clear communication, and a hands-on, collaborative

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified and 5+ years in agency/media or professional services.
• Strong financial analysis with ability to interpret data for non-finance teams.
• Experience with Xero and Scoro and robust controls awareness.

Responsibilities

• Month-end close across multiple entities with reconciliations and journals.
• Group consolidation, intercompany reconciliations and cost allocations.
• WIP and revenue recognition across entities with accountants.
• Management reporting and variance analysis against budget/forecast.
• Cashflow forecasting, budgeting and P&L reporting.
• BAS/GST, PAYG, FBT preparation and lodgement.
• AP/AR, invoicing accuracy, expenses, debt collection, credit control.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

CA or CPA

Tools

Xero

Scoro

Job description

Our client is an independent creative agency group running several agencies under one roof. They're looking for a hands-on Finance Manager who likes owning the numbers as much as explaining them.

You'll run the day-to-day finance function across multiple entities, working closely with the Group Head of Financial Operations. You'll bring rigour to the detail and keep things moving for the creative and account teams, and you'll be the person they come to when they want to understand what the numbers mean.

What you’ll own

• Month-end close across all entities, including reconciliations, journals, reporting and commentary
• Group consolidation, intercompany reconciliations, recharges and cost allocations
• WIP and revenue recognition across all entities, working closely with the client accountants
• Management reports and variance analysis against budget and forecast
• Cashflow forecasting, budgeting and P&L reporting
• Preparation and lodgement of BAS/GST, PAYG and FBT
• AP, AR, invoicing accuracy, staff expenses, debt collection and credit control
• Weekly working capital and accurate general ledger allocations

Where you’ll add value

• Acting as the bridge between finance and non-finance teams, explaining financial concepts clearly
• Providing commercial input into budgeting, forecasting and resource planning
• Spotting opportunities for margin and efficiency gains
• Supporting financial modelling and scenario planning for strategic decisions
• Improving financial policy, systems and processes
• Mentoring junior finance staff and supporting recruitment and onboarding
• Partnering with HR and ops on payroll, expenses and resourcing

About you

• Ideally CA or CPA qualified, with 5 years' experience in agency, media, PR or professional services
• Experience with Xero and Scoro (Accountability Access highly regarded)
• A strong understanding of financial systems, controls and compliance
• Highly detail-oriented, with strong time management and problem-solving skills
• Commercially astute and comfortable interpreting complex data
• A collaborative, confident communicator with a hands-on approach

Why this role

This is a role with genuine ownership. You'll lead group reporting and consolidation, shape how finance works across a creative business, and help build financial literacy and commercial awareness in the teams around you.

The Culture

Our client is values-driven and believes great financial leadership enables creative ambition — not constrains it. They're looking for someone who leads with integrity, curiosity and empathy, and who sees finance as a growth enabler, not just a governance function.

This is a business where collaboration is genuine, performance is valued, and people are given the space to do their best work.