Finance Manager | Statutory Authority

Sharp & Carter Finance and Accounting; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working environment

Job summary

Sharp & Carter partners with a prominent Victorian statutory authority to appoint a Finance Manager. Reporting to the CFO, you will lead financial accounting, statutory reporting, taxation compliance, audit management, and finance systems, while leading a team of three and partnering with executive stakeholders across the organisation.

A key priority is leading the finance workstream of a significant ERP implementation.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification with tertiary accounting/finance degree.
• Strong financial & statutory reporting, audit and taxation experience.
• Knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and governance.
• Experience managing external audits and audited statements.
• Understanding GST, FBT and Payroll Tax obligations.
• ERP systems experience, including transformation projects.
• Proven leadership of finance professionals.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement with executives and government bodies.
• Continuous improvement mindset with stronger controls.
• Experience in government or regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance workstreams including financial accounting, statutory reporting, tax compliance, audit management and finance systems.
• Direct a team of three and partner with the CFO and executives.
• Drive the ERP implementation workstream and shape future processes and governance.
• Oversee governance, reporting capabilities and financial systems strategy.
• Engage with government stakeholders and external auditors on reporting and compliance.
• Support capital programs and drive improvements across controls and processes.

Skills

Financial leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & compliance

Audits & taxation

ERP implementation experience

People management

Strategic thinking

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Accounting/Commerce/Finance degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Opportunity

Sharp & Carter is partnering with a highly regarded Victorian statutory authority to appoint a Finance Manager.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role will lead key aspects of the finance function including financial accounting, statutory reporting, taxation compliance, audit management, financial controls and finance systems. Leading a team of three, you will play a visible leadership role while partnering with executive stakeholders across the organisation.

A key priority will be leading the finance workstream of a significant ERP implementation. Working closely with internal project teams and external partners, you will help shape future-state finance processes, governance frameworks and reporting capabilities.

The position also provides broad exposure across government reporting requirements, financial governance, compliance, capital programs and stakeholder management, making it an attractive opportunity for a technically strong finance leader looking to drive meaningful organisational outcomes.

About the Organisation

Our client is a highly regarded Victorian statutory authority with a strong focus on governance, service delivery and community outcomes.

Operating within a complex and highly regulated environment, the organisation is responsible for delivering essential services across the state and is committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence and long-term sustainability.

With significant investment underway across systems, infrastructure and organisational capability, this is an exciting period of transformation. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and values-driven environment, with the opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes while playing a key role in strengthening financial governance and supporting strategic decision-making.

About You

• CA or CPA qualification together with tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or a related discipline.


• Strong financial reporting, statutory reporting, audit and taxation experience.


• Sound knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, financial governance frameworks and compliance requirements.


• Experience managing external audits and preparing audited financial statements.


• Strong understanding of taxation obligations including GST, FBT and Payroll Tax.


• Extensive ERP systems experience, ideally including exposure to implementation or transformation projects.


• Demonstrated leadership capability with experience managing and developing finance professionals.


• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence executives, auditors, government stakeholders and business leaders.


• A proactive continuous improvement mindset and demonstrated success improving systems, controls and finance processes.


• Experience within government, a statutory authority, public sector organisation or similarly regulated environment will be highly regarded.

Why Apply?

• Report directly to an experienced CFO in a highly visible leadership role.


• Lead the finance stream of a major ERP implementation project.


• Broad remit spanning financial reporting, governance, compliance, systems and leadership.


• Opportunity to influence organisational performance and financial strategy.


• Flexible hybrid working environment.


• Competitive remuneration package and strong long-term career opportunity.


• Purpose-led organisation delivering valuable outcomes for Victorian communities.