Finance Manager - Lyra Technology Group

Lyra Technology Group; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyra Technology Group is seeking a Finance Manager to join their team north-west of Newcastle. You will oversee the finance function, ensure accurate reporting, and provide strategic guidance to support business decisions.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will drive improvements and partner with stakeholders across the business to deliver strong commercial outcomes. We value a self-motivated, analytical finance professional with solid business partnering and influencing skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in financial accounting or senior finance roles.
• Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and controls.
• Experience providing commercial and strategic financial support to leaders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills and leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function with accurate reporting and month-end close.
• Oversee accounting operations, payroll, treasury, and cash flow.
• Manage taxation and compliance with regulators and external advisors.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis.
• Develop controls, governance policies and risk management.
• Partner with leaders to deliver commercial insights and pricing support.
• Drive continuous improvement in finance systems and processes.

Skills

Senior finance leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

ERP systems experience

Tools

Business Central

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Lyra Technology Groupis aprivateequity-backed holding company that invests in andoperatesindustry leading technology service businesses. Our companies areoperatedindependently by exceptional management teams. Companies that join our groupretainthe employees, name, and culture that have made them successful. As a platform ofEvergreenServicesGroup, we never divest from businesses we partner with and approach every decision with the goal of driving sustainable and healthy growth over the long term.

About The Position

Lyra Technology Group is looking for a Finance Manager to join their team north-west of Newcastle.

Join a growing business where you will play a key role in overseeing the financial health of the organisation, ensuring accurate financial reporting and providing strategic financial guidance to support business decision-making.Reporting to senior leadership, you will lead the finance function, drive continuous improvement and partner with stakeholders across the business to deliver strong commercial outcomes.

We are looking for a self-motivated, analytical and detail-oriented finance professional with strong business partnering and influencing skills. Sound decision-making based on accurate and timely financial analysis is critical to the success of this role.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, month-end close activities, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, banking, cash flow management and treasury activities.
• Manage all taxation and statutory compliance obligations, while coordinating with external accountants, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial performance analysis to support strategic business decisions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust financial controls, risk management frameworks, and finance policies to ensure strong governance.
• Partner with business leaders to provide commercial insights, financial analysis, pricing support, and recommendations to improve business performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems, reporting processes and internal controls.

Skills Required

• Minimum 7 years' experience in financial accounting, finance management or a similar senior finance role.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, month-end accounting processes, budgeting, forecasting and financial controls.
• Demonstrated experience providing commercial and strategic financial support to business leaders.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership abilities.
• High attention to detail with strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with Business Central or a similar ERP system (desirable).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems and reporting tools.
• Ongoing investment in learning and professional development