Finance Manager - Growth, FP&A & Strategy

Highbury Executive Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Highbury Executive Talent is partnering with a PE-backed Sydney services group to recruit a hands-on Finance Manager who will own the month-end close, lead FP&A, and collaborate with the CFO and senior leaders.

You will drive budgeting, tax compliance, ERP transformation and strategic projects, combining strong technical accounting with commercial instincts in a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualification with strong technical accounting foundation and commercial experience.
• Experience with month-end, financial reporting, management accounting and FP&A.
• Knowledge of Australian tax (BAS/GST, payroll tax, income tax).
• Commercial mindset with ability to partner with operational stakeholders and leadership.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/reporting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, Xero, Power BI or similar.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close, including journals, reconciliations, accruals and balance sheet reviews.
• Prepare management, statutory, board and investor reporting, providing clear insight into financial performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting, working with operational leaders to understand performance and key drivers.
• Deliver meaningful variance analysis and commentary, translating financial results into commercial insights.
• Coordinate tax compliance and reporting across BAS/GST, payroll tax and income tax, working with external advisers as required.
• Drive and support finance transformation initiatives across ERP, automation, reporting and financial controls.
• Support audit, lender and covenant reporting, as well as business cases and investment decisions.

Skills

Month-end close

Commercial partnering

Excel proficiency

Education

CA/CPA qualified

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Xero

Power BI

Job description

Highbury Executive Talent is partnering with a PE-backed Sydney services group to recruit a hands-on Finance Manager who will own the month-end close, lead FP&A, and collaborate with the CFO and senior leaders.

You will drive budgeting, tax compliance, ERP transformation and strategic projects, combining strong technical accounting with commercial instincts in a high-growth environment.