Finance Manager- Melbourne

Cari; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Australia is seeking a Finance Manager to take ownership of finance and accounting activities for a portfolio of business units in Melbourne. You will deliver monthly management accounts, variance analysis and robust financial modelling to support commercial decisions.

The successful candidate will be CA/CPA qualified with strong stakeholder partnering, budgeting and advanced Excel skills. Experience with Business Central is desirable and you will lead a small finance team in a

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified with strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Ability to partner with senior stakeholders in a complex operating environment.
• Experience producing management reporting and supporting leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of finance and accounting activities for portfolio.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and reporting packs.
• Deliver insightful variance analysis and performance reporting.
• Lead financial modelling, forecasting and annual budgeting.
• Forecast cash flow and support broader financial planning.
• Monitor performance and identify profitability opportunities.
• Maintain strong financial controls and balance sheet integrity.
• Support audits and drive continuous improvement of finance processes.
• Partner with operational leaders on financial and commercial matters.
• Lead and develop a finance team to promote accountability.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Technical accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial modelling

Excel skills

Accounting systems

Communication skills

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

Business Central

Job description

• Commercial finance leadership role with broad business exposure
• Influence performance through insight, analysis and leadership

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organisation operating across a multiple business units. With a strong focus on operational performance, governance and continuous improvement, the organisation is seeking a commercially minded finance leader to provide financial stewardship, business insight and stakeholder support across multiple operating entities.

Job Description

The Finance Manager will take ownership of the finance and accounting activities for a portfolio of business units.
Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation and review of monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs.
• Delivery of insightful variance analysis and performance reporting.
• Financial modelling, forecasting and annual budget ownership.
• Cash flow forecasting and support of broader financial planning activities.
• Monitoring business performance and identifying opportunities to improve profitability.
• Maintaining strong financial controls, balance sheet integrity and legislative compliance.
• Supporting audits and driving continuous improvement across finance processes.
• Partnering with operational leaders and executives on financial and commercial matters.
• Leading, mentoring and developing a finance team while promoting financial accountability across the business.

The Successful Applicant

To be successful, you will be a qualified CA/CPA finance professional with strong technical accounting knowledge and a demonstrated ability to partner with senior stakeholders in a complex operating environment.
You will also bring:

• Experience producing management reporting and supporting senior leadership teams.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling capability.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting systems.
• Excellent communication skills, commercial acumen and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Experience across Business Central is desirable

What's on Offer

• A broad and commercially focused Finance Manager position.
• Significant engagement with operational and executive stakeholders.
• Opportunity to influence performance, reporting and strategic decision-making.
• Leadership responsibility with scope to mentor and develop a finance team.
• Permanent position within a complex and dynamic operating environment.
• Salary- $140,000- $145,000 base + super