Finance Manager

Umwelt; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

National project opportunities

#MeDays

Job summary

Umwelt is seeking an experienced Finance Manager for a 14-month fixed term parental leave contract beginning October 2026 in Newcastle, NSW. You will report to the Financial Controller and oversee accounting, payroll, tax obligations and financial controls while guiding a high performing finance team.

Key requirements include CA/CPA, Australian standards and taxation knowledge, leadership experience, and strong Excel and Employment Hero proficiency.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification required with proven experience in a Finance Manager role.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and taxation requirements.
• Experience leading and developing finance professionals and teams.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor finance team members and ensure high performance.
• Manage financial accounting, reporting, reconciliations and compliance.
• Oversee payroll, AP, AR and card controls across the business.
• Maintain strong financial controls and systems aligned with Umwelt standards.
• Support audits and provide financial advice to senior leaders.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance operations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Solutions oriented

Attention to detail

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Excel

Employment Hero

Job description

Finance Manager Umwelt Newcastle, NSW, AU

Description

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our team on a 14-month fixed term Parental Leave contract, commencing in October 2026.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role is responsible for managing key financial compliance and operational functions across the business. You will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting strategic decision-making, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and taxation requirements, and contributing to a high performing finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring members of the team
• Managing financial accounting, including reporting, reconciliations and compliance activities
• Overseeing payroll and associated compliance and reporting obligations
• Supporting Financial Controller with accounts payable, corporate cards and accounts receivable functions, as required
• Maintaining strong financial controls, systems and processes in line with Umwelt requirements
• Preparing and reviewing tax obligations and regulatory requirements
• Supporting audits and providing financial advice to senior leaders
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations

About You

To be successful, you will bring:

• CA or CPA qualification
• Previous experience in a Finance Manager or similar role
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and taxation requirements
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing finance professionals
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with previous experience using Employment Hero considered highly desirable
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to continuous improvement

What We Offer

At Umwelt, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a collaborative and supportive culture built on our values of Be True, Better Together, Care Deeply, Go Beyond, Find the Balance and Fuel the Fun.

• A role collaborating with experienced professionals to support your growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements to support a work/life balance
• Opportunities to work nationally across diverse and technically challenging projects
• #MeDays: an Umwelt wellbeing initiative offering staff extra paid days off
• A workplace culture of learning and personal development, with a mix of in-house and externally hosted training opportunities offered as well as mentoring
• Established and well considered wellbeing tools and initiatives and hands on training
• A competitive salary based on skills and experience

Diversity and Inclusion

At Umwelt, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are all responsible in creating a diverse, inclusive, and accountable culture where employees of all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging, mutual respect, and kindness.

The Umwelt team are privileged to collaborate closely with Indigenous communities across the nation, and we actively pursue the goals outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment not only enriches our workplace culture but also drives innovation and excellence in all that we do. Join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable workplace where everyone’s unique perspectives and contributions are valued.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, which includes verification of work rights, identity and qualifications and may include criminal history checks, medicals and other specific assessments where applicable.