Finance Manager | North Sydney

Richard Lloyd Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One day WFH

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Richard Lloyd Recruitment in Sydney's North Shore is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager / Senior Accountant to lead a small accounting team and drive finance transformation in a growing Australian tech business.

You will own month-end close, deliver accurate reporting, and leverage OCR/automation to elevate process efficiency while partnering with FP&A for insights. This hybrid role offers one day WFH and modern offices.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified.
• Proven people leadership (staff management).
• Strong month-end and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with process improvements and finance transformation.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close and financial reporting within deadlines.
• Lead and develop a small accounting team.
• Drive process improvement and finance transformation.
• Leverage technology to improve finance operations.
• Partner with FP&A for reporting and insights.
• Oversee AR and working capital, automating where possible.
• Support revenue recognition across projects and contracts.

Skills

CA/CPA qualified

People leadership

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Revenue recognition exposure

Education

CA or CPA designation

Tools

OCR/Automation/AI tools

Job description

Richard Lloyd Recruitment – Sydney North Shore NSW

Full time

Hybrid

Transform Finance Operations

Company Background

Join a growing, founder-led Australian technology business with an ambitious vision and a strong track record of growth. Developing innovative solutions that help some of most valued healthcare professionals do what they do best, this is a business with a genuine purpose and a positive impact.

With a strong appetite for innovation, investment in technology and plenty of opportunity to improve how things are done, the business offers an exciting environment for someone who wants to make their mark. You'll join a smart, commercially minded team where fresh ideas are welcomed, initiative is encouraged and there is genuine scope for career progression as the business continues to grow.

They offer one day WFH, great modern offices and amenities.

The Role

• Own month-end close and financial reporting, delivering accurate results within deadlines
• Lead and develop a small team of accounting professionals with the support of the Financial Controller.
• Drive process improvement and finance transformation: streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and lift the quality of reporting
• Leverage technology (OCR/automation/AI) to improve finance operations
• Partner with FP&A to provide meaningful reporting, insights and decision support
• Oversee AR and working capital, building on some of the key automations that have been initiated.
• Support revenue recognition across technology projects, service/maintenance contracts and other revenue streams

Your Background

You’re a hands-on Finance Manager / Senior Accountant who thrives in a changing environment and can juggle priorities while keeping the close on track. You enjoy improving systems and processes, and you lead from the front with calm, proactive energy.These are the qualities that will lead to a job offer.

To get an interview, on paper the client is looking for:

• CA or CPA qualified
• Proven people leadership (must have managed staff)
• Strong month-end and financial reporting experience
• Track record of improvements/projects/achievements (this is essential, so please make sure your resume highlights these before applying!)
• Comfortable in a business going through change (not a rigid “status quo” environment)
• Highly desirable: AASB 15 / revenue recognition exposure and/or WIP / project-based environments