Finance Manager

MPAU Finance; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strategic leadership role

Executive partnership

Global organisation

Attractive remuneration package

Job summary

MPAU Finance is seeking a commercially focused Finance Manager to partner with senior leaders and steer financial performance across its ANZ operation. You will lead a high‑performing team, manage P&L, planning and forecasting, and deliver robust financial insights in a multinational manufacturing setting.

In this role you will influence strategic decisions, maintain strong internal controls, and partner across the business to drive sustainable growth in ANZ and beyond.

Qualifications

• CPA/CA qualified with degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Hands-on senior finance leadership experience.
• Experience in US-listed organisations and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to drive financial performance.
• Own targets via planning, forecasting and risk management.
• Lead P&L across multiple units with insights.
• Support annual plan, budgeting and monthly forecasts.
• Drive accountability for revenue and cost management.
• Develop financial reporting to improve visibility.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Ensure internal controls and SOX compliance.

Skills

Commercial acumen

People leadership

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder influence

Education

CPA or CA qualification

Bachelor's/Master's in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a commercially focused Finance Manager to partner with senior leaders and drive financial performance across a dynamic ANZ operation. This role combines strategic business partnering, team leadership and financial reporting excellence within a multinational environment.

Our client is a global leader within the manufacturing sector, recognised for its innovation, operational excellence and commitment to sustainable growth. With a strong presence across ANZ and international markets, the business offers a collaborative culture where finance plays a critical role in shaping strategic outcomes.

Description

• Partner closely with senior leadership to drive financial performance and support strategic decision-making.
• Own the delivery of financial targets through effective planning, forecasting and risk management.
• Lead P&L management across multiple business units, providing insight and challenge around key performance drivers.
• Support the annual operating plan, budgeting processes and monthly forecasting activities.
• Influence key business decisions through detailed financial analysis and commercial insights.
• Drive accountability across the business for revenue, profitability and cost management outcomes.
• Develop and enhance financial reporting capabilities to improve visibility and decision-making.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Ensure robust internal controls and SOX compliance while supporting internal and external audit requirements.

Profile

• CPA or CA qualified with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a hands-on senior finance leadership role.
• Previous experience within a US-listed organisation.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience and a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Experience within manufacturing or supply chain environments will be highly regarded.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with SAP S/4HANA

Job Offer

• Strategic leadership role with significant influence across the ANZ business.
• Direct partnership with executive and regional leadership teams.
• Opportunity to join a globally recognised and growing organisation.
• Attractive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities.