Finance Manager | Growth & Global Expansion Lead

Sharp & Carter Finance & Accounting Perth; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp & Carter Finance & Accounting Perth is seeking a senior finance leader to own the finance function from Perth, guiding the business through growth and a move toward a Financial Controller role. You will collaborate with founders and senior leaders to drive improvements, oversee reporting, and manage international expansion projects in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead month-end close, forecasting, tax and compliance while extending financial systems and process improvements to

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification is essential.
• 5+ years' experience in financial accounting, reporting or commercial finance.
• Strong month-end reporting and financial accounting skills.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems proficiency.
• Autonomous, proactive and able to drive outcomes.
• Interest in technology, automation and AI-driven process improvement.
• Experience in high-volume environments (eCommerce, retail, manufacturing) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process and management reporting.
• Prepare journals, reconciliations, accruals and balance sheet reporting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow analysis.
• Support banking, covenant and stakeholder reporting requirements.
• Oversee tax, GST and compliance obligations.
• Manage accounts payable, payment runs and payroll oversight.
• Partner with leaders across operations and the wider business.
• Drive process improvement, automation and finance efficiencies.
• Support ERP implementation and future systems development.
• Assist with international expansion, multi-entity reporting and global compliance requirements.

Skills

Problem solving

Autonomous

Tech-savvy

Process improvement

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Sharp & Carter Finance & Accounting Perth is seeking a senior finance leader to own the finance function from Perth, guiding the business through growth and a move toward a Financial Controller role. You will collaborate with founders and senior leaders to drive improvements, oversee reporting, and manage international expansion projects in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead month-end close, forecasting, tax and compliance while extending financial systems and process improvements to