Finance Manager - Strategic Partner to Leaders

Cari; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Australia is seeking a Finance Manager to take ownership of finance and accounting activities for a portfolio of business units in Melbourne. You will deliver monthly management accounts, variance analysis and robust financial modelling to support commercial decisions.

The successful candidate will be CA/CPA qualified with strong stakeholder partnering, budgeting and advanced Excel skills. Experience with Business Central is desirable and you will lead a small finance team in a

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified with strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Ability to partner with senior stakeholders in a complex operating environment.
• Experience producing management reporting and supporting leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of finance and accounting activities for portfolio.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and reporting packs.
• Deliver insightful variance analysis and performance reporting.
• Lead financial modelling, forecasting and annual budgeting.
• Forecast cash flow and support broader financial planning.
• Monitor performance and identify profitability opportunities.
• Maintain strong financial controls and balance sheet integrity.
• Support audits and drive continuous improvement of finance processes.
• Partner with operational leaders on financial and commercial matters.
• Lead and develop a finance team to promote accountability.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Technical accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial modelling

Excel skills

Accounting systems

Communication skills

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

Business Central

Job description

Michael Page Australia is seeking a Finance Manager to take ownership of finance and accounting activities for a portfolio of business units in Melbourne. You will deliver monthly management accounts, variance analysis and robust financial modelling to support commercial decisions.

The successful candidate will be CA/CPA qualified with strong stakeholder partnering, budgeting and advanced Excel skills. Experience with Business Central is desirable and you will lead a small finance team in a