Finance Manager

Morson Edge; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to own the day-to-day finance function in Sydney's CBD. You will work closely with senior leadership, delivering robust financial management, reporting and commercial support to drive strategic decisions.

You’ll lead budgeting, forecasting and cash flow, manage month-end and balance sheet reconciliation, and oversee payroll and compliance. This is a hands-on, influential role with broad visibility across the business.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce or related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualification.
• Approximately 8+ years’ accounting experience.
• Experience within professional services, consulting or another project-based environment.
• Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting capability.
• Experience managing month-end and financial reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero, including payroll.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail.
• Confidence working directly with senior stakeholders.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the finance function and provide monthly management reporting and financial analysis.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Oversee month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Produce project and operational financial reporting.
• Manage accounts receivable, invoicing and cash collection oversight.
• Oversee accounts payable and payment processing.
• Handle payroll and statutory obligations.
• Maintain strong financial controls and processes.
• Support senior leaders with budgets and financial performance.
• Liaise with external accountants, banks and advisers.
• Provide commercial and financial input across the business.
• Oversee transactional finance activities.

Skills

Strong accounting skills

Budgeting and forecasting

Management reporting

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Commerce

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

An established and highly regarded professional services business is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of its day-to-day finance function.

Working closely with senior leadership, this is a broad, hands-on position combining financial management, reporting and commercial support. You’ll be joining a collaborative business where finance plays an important role in supporting operational and commercial decision-making.

Sydney CBD

$130,000 - $150,000 + Super

An established and highly regarded professional services business is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of its day-to-day finance function.

Working closely with senior leadership, this is a broad, hands-on position combining financial management, reporting and commercial support. You’ll be joining a collaborative business where finance plays an important role in supporting operational and commercial decision-making.

The Role

You will take responsibility for the finance function, with duties including:

• Monthly management reporting and financial analysis
• Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
• Month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations
• Project and operational financial reporting
• Accounts receivable, invoicing and cash collection oversight
• Accounts payable and payment management
• Payroll and associated statutory obligations
• Maintaining strong financial controls and processes
• Supporting senior leaders with budgets and financial performance
• Liaising with external accountants, banks and other professional advisers
• Providing commercial and financial input across the wider business
• Supporting and overseeing transactional finance activities

About You

You will be an experienced, hands-on finance professional who is comfortable operating across both management-level reporting and the day-to-day finance function.

Ideally, You Will Bring

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline
• CA or CPA qualification
• Approximately 8+ years’ accounting experience
• Experience within professional services, consulting or another project-based environment
• Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting capability
• Experience managing month-end and financial reporting
• Strong working knowledge of Xero, including payroll
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail
• Confidence working directly with senior stakeholders
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a hands-on environment

This would suit an established Finance Manager or Financial Controller who enjoys being close to the business and wants a broad role with genuine ownership and visibility.