Finance Manager

Perigon Group Pty Limited; Moreton Bay; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Perigon Group Pty Limited is seeking a capable finance professional to step into a Finance Manager role in our Brisbane footprint. You will lead month-end, manage a small finance team and own financial reporting, audit, and taxation processes with hands-on involvement.

The role is based in North Brisbane, requiring five days per week in the office. Strong CA/CPA background and staff coaching experience are highly valued for progression to a fully responsible finance function.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA or CPA, or nearing completion.
• Strong technical accounting background.
• Experience with monthly/quarterly/year-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, audit and Australian taxation requirements.
• Experience leading, supervising or mentoring finance staff.
• Confident communicator with strong organisational skills and the desire to develop into a Finance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close, including journals, reconciliations, management accounts and financial analysis.
• Oversee day-to-day activities of the finance team, providing technical guidance and setting priorities.
• Coordinate statutory compliance including BAS, GST, FBT, payroll tax and external audit requirements.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members while building accountability and capability.
• Drive improvements across finance processes, reporting, systems and internal controls.

Skills

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Coaching/Mentoring

Auditing

Taxation

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

Our Client

Our client is an established national organisation with a diverse operational footprint and a well-developed finance function. The business operates in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment and offers the scale and complexity of a larger organisation, while still providing individuals with the opportunity to take ownership, influence outcomes and make a visible impact.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager Finance, this is an excellent opportunity for an up-and-coming finance professional looking to take the next step into a Finance Manager position. The role combines strong technical accounting responsibilities with the day-to-day leadership of a small finance team. You will remain hands-on across month-end, financial reporting, audit, taxation and balance sheet management, while also taking responsibility for coaching, mentoring and developing the team. This is particularly well suited to a technically strong Senior Financial Accountant or emerging Finance Manager who has already gained exposure to supervising, training or mentoring others and is now ready to take greater ownership of a finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close, including journals, reconciliations, management accounts and financial analysis
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the finance team, providing technical guidance and setting priorities
• Coordinate statutory compliance including BAS, GST, FBT, payroll tax and external audit requirements
• Coach, mentor and develop team members while building accountability and capability
• Drive improvements across finance processes, reporting, systems and internal controls

About You

• CA or CPA qualified, or nearing completion
• Strong technical accounting background, ideally from a Senior Financial Accountant, emerging Finance Manager or similar role
• Demonstrated experience with month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, audit and Australian taxation requirements
• Previous exposure to leading, supervising, training or mentoring finance staff
• Confident communicator with strong organisational skills and the desire to develop into a well-rounded Finance Manager

Important Notes

This role is based in the client's North Brisbane office and requires someone who is comfortable working five days per week in the office.