Finance Manager Fp&A

Aristocrat Leisure; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work: 1 day/week

Central Sydney Office Location

Salary based on experience

Permanent Full-time Position

Job summary

Aristocrat Leisure is seeking an experienced Finance Manager in Sydney to lead the offshore accounting team and oversee multi-entity accounting across Australia and New Zealand. You will report to the CFO and drive improvements in financial controls, provide commercial analysis, and support strategic decision-making.

The role offers senior exposure, ownership of financial reporting, and opportunity for career growth within a high-growth infrastructure-like environment.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in an Accounting or Finance role.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Leadership skills are highly regarded.
• Experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar role would be ideal.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• High proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, and ability to learn new software.
• Experience with XERO is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own half-year and full-year statutory financial statements under IFRS and AASB.
• Prepare board and Audit & Risk Committee papers on key judgements and reporting outcomes.
• Act as the Group's technical expert on revenue, leases, financial instruments and business combinations.
• Prepare & review technical position papers and advise on major transactions before execution.
• Own the external audit end to end, resolving complex matters with the auditors.
• Maintain the Group accounting policy framework and strengthen reporting controls.

Skills

External reporting

Technical accounting

Audit

IFRS/AASB knowledge

Leadership

Excel

Communication

Time management

Education

CA/CPA qualified

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Xero experience

Job description

Finance Manager

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Job Description

Our client is a non-bank-lender based in Sydney, and we are helping them find an experienced Finance Manager.

Working closely with the CFO, you’ll play a crucial part in providing insightful financial information to support key business decisions. You will lead an offshore accounting team and oversee the accounting function for several entities across Australia and New Zealand.

This role will see you drive process improvements, deliver commercial analysis and strengthen financial controls throughout the organisation. It's a great chance to contribute to strategic decision-making and make a real impact on the business with a genuine opportunity to grow your own career.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and mentor an offshore accounting team responsible for bookkeeping and finance tasks, payroll and financial reporting
• Prepare the annual budget and produce quarterly forecasts
• Review monthly results (profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow) and give management practical, insightful recommendations
• Create and update product costing models, and evaluate new commercial opportunities
• Uphold accounting controls, policies and procedures
• Supervise payment processing, safeguard financial security and act as the point of contact for external auditors
• Carry out additional business analysis when needed

The Perks:

• Permanent Full-time Position
• Salary based on experience: $140,000-150,000 + super
• Monday - Friday Business Hours
• Central Sydney Office Location
• Hybrid role: WFH 1 day/week
• Collaborative, friendly and supportive team

The Requirements:

• Substantial experience in an Accounting or Finance role
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Leadership skills are highly regarded
• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar position would be ideal
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• High proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, and strong ability to learn new software
• Experience with XERO highly regarded, but not necessary to apply
• Citizenship or Permanent Residency

About the Company

Our client is a high-growth infrastructure business headquartered in Sydney, with an expanding footprint across Asia Pacific. Backed by significant capital investment and an impressive management team, this is truly a career defining opportunity for an experienced finance manager to excel their progression & development.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a role with genuine senior exposure. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will own the Group's financial reporting and technical accounting agenda. You will lead the statutory reporting and own the external audit relationship. In addition, you will also lead and develop a small team and assist in building a best in class reporting function that is scalable, efficient and operating effectively.

DUTIES

• Own half-year and full-year statutory financial statements under IFRS and AASB
• Prepare board and Audit & Risk Committee papers on key judgements and reporting outcomes
• Act as the Group's technical expert on revenue, leases, financial instruments and business combinations
• Prepare & review technical position papers and advise on major transactions before execution
• Own the external audit end to end, resolving complex matters with the auditors
• Maintain the Group accounting policy framework and strengthen reporting controls

KEY SKILLS

• 8–10+ years in external reporting, technical accounting or audit, including Big 4 or mid-tier experience
• CA/CPA qualified, with deep, current knowledge of IFRS, AASB
• Ownership of the full statutory reporting cycle for a listed or complex multi-entity group
• Proven experience managing external audits end to end
• Strong technical writing for senior and board-level audiences
• Experience leading and developing finance professionals