Finance Manager

Sirius.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sirius is hiring a Senior Finance Manager in Sydney to lead the finance team in a dynamic, collaborative agency environment. You will oversee month-end closing, GL integrity, WIP tracking, revenue recognition, budgeting and cash flow forecasting, while ensuring IFRS compliance and efficient reporting to HQ.

Role requires CA/CPA, 5+ years post-qualification leadership, strong Excel skills, and proven business partnering with commercial teams to optimize profitability and control costs.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification.
• 5+ years post-qualification experience with leadership capability.
• Strong IFRS expertise (IFRS 16) and consolidation reporting experience.
• Hands-on Australian tax compliance (BAS, FBT, Income Tax) knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills with large data sets and commercial partnering ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and oversee the finance team; set priorities and document processes.
• Own month-end closing, GL, balance sheet integrity, WIP, revenue recognition, budgeting and cash flow forecasting.
• Manage overheads, fixed assets, prepayments/accruals, IFRS standards including IFRS 16 lease accounting.
• Prepare and submit group consolidation reporting packs to global HQ; handle intercompany reconciliations and audit contact.
• Oversee BAS, GST, FBT, corporate income tax, transfer pricing, BEPS Pillar Two and CbC reporting.
• Collaborate with account service and production teams on job profitability, cost control, scope management, and WIP releases.
• Automate manual workflows and optimize financial reporting systems.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Tax compliance

Advanced Excel

Business partnering

Education

CA or CPA

Tools

IFRS reporting

Job description

Position Overview: Senior Finance Manager (Confidential Advertising Client)

About Our Client

Our client is a leading, globally connected creative and marketing agency based in Sydney. Operating in a collaborative and dynamic environment, they partner with major global and local brands across diverse industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy: Lead, mentor, and oversee the finance team; set priorities and establish process documentation.
• Month-End & Financial Control: Own month-end closing, General Ledger, balance sheet integrity, WIP tracking, revenue recognition, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting.
• Overhead & Accounting Standards: Manage overheads, fixed assets, prepayments/accruals, and apply IFRS standards (including IFRS 16 lease accounting).
• Group Reporting & Audit: Prepare and submit group consolidation reporting packs to global HQ, manage intercompany reconciliations, and serve as the primary audit contact.
• Tax & Regulatory Compliance: Oversee BAS, GST, FBT, corporate income tax, transfer pricing, BEPS Pillar Two, and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with account service and production teams on job profitability, cost control, scope management, and WIP releases.
• Process Improvement: Automate manual workflows and optimize financial reporting systems.

Candidate Requirements

• Work Authorization: Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident (PR).
• Industry Experience: Must have proven experience working within an Advertising Agency (or closely related creative agency environment with project/WIP exposure).

Qualifications & Experience

• CA or CPA qualification.
• 5+ years post-qualification experience with proven leadership capability.
• Strong technical IFRS expertise (especially IFRS 16) and experience with consolidation reporting to an overseas parent company.
• Hands-on experience with Australian tax compliance (BAS, FBT, Income Tax) and familiarity with/capacity to handle Transfer Pricing and BEPS Pillar Two.
• Advanced Excel skills, proficiency with large data sets, and strong commercial business-partnering capabilities.