Finance Manager — Hands-On, Xero & Inventory Focus

Appreciating Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Appreciating Talent is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant or Finance Manager ready to take ownership of the finance function in a smaller business. You will work directly with the MD to manage day-to-day finance, inventory accounting and commercial analysis, driving improvements in systems and reporting.

You will lead cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting while collaborating across sales, operations and finance to support business decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Finance Manager, Commercial Accountant or similar role.
• Hands-on experience managing an end-to-end finance function.
• Strong Xero experience is essential.
• Experience in inventory-based industries (wholesale, distribution, manufacturing, logistics or ecommerce).
• Knowledge of inventory accounting, cash flow, financial reporting and management accounting.
• Proficient with Excel and multiple systems; ability to learn new platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end finance function including AP/AR, reconciliations and general ledger.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, balance sheet reconciliations, journals and month-end close.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and forecasting.
• Support budgeting, planning and variance analysis.
• Oversee inventory accounting (stock valuation, landed costs, COGS, reconciliations).
• Ensure accurate invoicing across products, freight, warehousing and fulfilment services.
• Provide commercial analysis on profitability, margins and performance.
• Collaborate with sales and operations to resolve financial and inventory issues.
• Maintain proactive communication with the MD on priorities and progress.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting.

Skills

End-to-end finance

Cash flow management

Financial reporting

Inventory accounting

Variance analysis

Collaboration

Tools

Xero

Cin7

Excel

Job description

Appreciating Talent is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant or Finance Manager ready to take ownership of the finance function in a smaller business. You will work directly with the MD to manage day-to-day finance, inventory accounting and commercial analysis, driving improvements in systems and reporting.

You will lead cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting while collaborating across sales, operations and finance to support business decisions.