Finance Manager | PE Backed Hospitality Group | $135,000 package

ThompsonCook; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

ThompsonCook is seeking a Finance Manager for a privately backed hospitality group in Newcastle. You will own day-to-day finance, including month-end reporting, cash flow, payroll and compliance, while delivering commercial insights on margins and venue profitability.

The role suits a CA/CPA with 4–6+ years of experience, eager to advance beyond traditional accounting and take ownership of the finance function.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification is required.
• 4–6+ years of accounting experience in public practice or industry.
• Strong accounting fundamentals and attention to detail are essential.
• Commercial mindset with insight into how businesses operate; hospitality or inventory exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial and management reports for ELT.
• Collaborate with Sales, Production, Marketing and GMs to improve financial visibility.
• Assist with annual budgets and forecasts across the business.
• Manage month-end processes and support statutory reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Commercial mindset

Strong accounting fundamentals

Hospitality/Inventory exposure

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Finance Manager | PE Backed Hospitality Group | $135,000 package

• Exciting Business Growth | Backed by Private Equity
• Own Financial Reporting & Budgeting | Fantastic Culture
• $125,000 - $135,000 package | Newcastle Head Office

• Exciting Business Growth | Backed by Private Equity
• Own Financial Reporting & Budgeting | Fantastic Culture
• $125,000 - $135,000 package | Newcastle Head Office

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing hospitality group in abroad, hands-on Finance Manager role. You'll own the day-to-day finance function, spanning month end reporting, cash flow, payroll and compliance, while providing commercial insights across sales, product costing, margins and venue profitability.

The role would suit a proactive, commercially minded CA qualified Accountant with 4-6+ years of experience, looking to step out of public practice or take the next step in industry. It's ideal for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, taking ownership, and building their career beyond traditional financial accounting.

The Challenge

Reporting into the CEO, your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Preparing monthly financial and management reports for the ELT
• Working closely with Sales, Production, Marketing and GM's to improve financial visibility
• Assisting with annual budgets and forecasts across the business
• Managing month-end processes
• Supporting the preparation of annual financial statements
• Overseeing core finance operations including invoicing, bank reconciliations, payroll and accruals
• Managing financial compliance requirements including PAYG, BAS, IAS and other ATO obligations

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

• CA or CPA qualification
• 4-6+ years of experience in public practice or industry accounting roles
• Strong accounting fundamentals and excellent attention to detail
• A commercial mindset and genuine interest in how businesses operate
• Confidence using Xero, Excel and financial reporting systems
• Exposure to hospitality, manufacturing or inventory will be highly regarded