Finance Manager | Merivale

Merivale; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Australia is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee critical Financial Reporting & Control processes. Responsibilities include month-end close, external compliance reporting, and team management. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proven leadership in financial environments. The role offers career progression and development opportunities in a collaborative office environment.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Discounts at 90+ venues

Career progression opportunities

Employee assistance program

Free lunch in venue

Qualifications

• Curious and analytical approach with critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and understanding finance processes.
• Experience in financial reporting and control environments.
• Ability to lead and motivate a high-performance team.
• Strong technical skills in current accounting standards.
• Experience in preparation of financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Own key financial reporting and control processes.
• Ensure accuracy of monthly financial reports.
• Manage annual audit processes and direct reports.
• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Leadership skills

Technical accounting skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

At Merivale, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do - from iconic venues to unforgettable customer experiences. We're looking for a Finance Manager in the Financial Control & Reporting team to play a critical role owning and driving key Financial Reporting & Control processes.

The role is responsible for the month-end close processes, general ledger management, preparation and consolidation of half-year and annual financial reports, the annual audit processes, external compliance reporting and overhead management, supported by a team of Financial Accountants, Finance Analysts and Assistant Accountants who are led by this role.

The Role

• Own and drive several key processes, including:
  • Strong focus on the completeness and accuracy of monthly financial and performance results for timely delivery in line with agreed reporting timelines, including the month-end close process
  • Balance sheet reconciliation monthly cycle and review including problem solving and identifying areas for improvement supporting enhanced accuracy, controls and efficiency
  • Play a key role in the budgeting and forecasting processes by supporting the HQ Department cost centres, ensuring that they are aligned to business goals and reflect accurate assumptions
• Delivery of external reporting including the consolidated group results and semi-annual external compliance reporting
• Planning and coordination of the annual audit process
• Manage direct reports, set KPIs, annual performance reviews and career development

Essential Skills

• Curious and analytical in approach with demonstrable ability to think critically
• Strong communication and stakeholder influencing skills, excellent interpersonal skills, naturally engages and motivates others
• High level of attention to detail and the ability to understand the finance teams processes and procedures
• Demonstrates genuine care for people and has a focus on people coaching and people development
• Thrives in a team orientated environment and enjoys collaborating with others
• Demonstrated experience in the financial reporting and control environment and understanding of key controls
• Experiencing in successfully leading teams with care including the advancing of a high-performance culture and ability to develop, engage and motivate people
• Strong technical skills including knowledge of current accounting standards and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Experience in preparation of financial statements including consolidation, cashflows and disclosures
• Advanced level of Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint

Why Merivale?

Join Australia's leading hospitality group known for innovation, excellence, and employee development. You'll work from our office at the ivy precinct while impacting financial control and reporting across our venues.

We also offer:

• Paid parental leave and flexible return to work support for new parents.
• Amazing discounts at 90+ venues.
• Career progression opportunities and development through leadership programs and supported technology education tools.
• Access to our employee assistance program which provides free and confidential health support.
• Employee referral program.
• Free lunch in venue each day.