Finance Manager: Path to CFO in Growth SME

The Andersen Partnership; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Path to CFO position

Growth-oriented environment

Five days on-site in Sydney

Job summary

The Andersen Partnership in Sydney is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to lead the finance function in a founder-led business, with revenue forecast to rise from $25m to $40m this financial year. The role offers a $150,000 base salary + super, with potential to increase to $170,000 + super after a three-month review, and an on-site five-day-a-week arrangement.

You will own month-end reporting across cost centres and projects, manage budgeting and cash flow, and provide insights to support

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong technical foundation (CA/CPA or equivalent).
• Experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Financial Accountant role.
• Strong knowledge of month-end reporting and core accounting processes.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial analysis.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial/operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end reporting across five cost centres and five projects.
• Manage cash flow reporting, budgeting and forecasting to support planning.
• Prepare and maintain weekly reporting on revenue, expenses and labour costs.
• Maintain integrity and accuracy of financial reporting and controls.
• Understand data flow from operational systems to financial reporting.
• Support leadership with timely financial information for decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and financial visibility.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to support growth and performance.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow management

Excel proficiency

SME / growth company experience

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent

Job description

The Andersen Partnership in Sydney is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to lead the finance function in a founder-led business, with revenue forecast to rise from $25m to $40m this financial year. The role offers a $150,000 base salary + super, with potential to increase to $170,000 + super after a three-month review, and an on-site five-day-a-week arrangement.

You will own month-end reporting across cost centres and projects, manage budgeting and cash flow, and provide insights to support