Finance Manager: Strategy, Governance & Leadership

BDO; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

BWell program exclusive discounts

Travel perks and retail discounts

Employee referral rewards

Study and professional development

Enhanced family and cultural/religious

Leave options including additional-le回

Job summary

BDO in Melbourne seeks a highly capable Finance Manager to lead the financial accounting team and oversee financial reporting and governance. The role provides strategic direction to support business decisions and ensures strong controls during close cycles.

Responsibilities include month-end and year-end close, audits, and collaborating with the CFO and broader finance team on key projects. A CA/CPA with 5+ years of experience is preferred, with Workday being advantageous.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified with at least 5 years of experience in a financial accounting role.
• Experience leading month-end and year-end close for a large or complex entity.
• Experience in process improvement for month-end processes.
• Desirable: experience with Workday.
• Experience leading and developing a finance team.
• Strong communication skills and liaising with senior stakeholders.
• Driven, dynamic and adaptable in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of the financial accounting team.
• Prepare and analyse monthly financial statements, including income statements and balance sheets.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, prepayments, journals and accruals.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy and integrity of the accounts.
• Support the interim and annual audit process including overseeing the preparation of annual financial statements and notes.
• Lead process improvement and leverage technology to enhance efficiency and promote best practice.
• Conduct weekly cash flow analysis and general cash flow management (e.g., sweeps).
• Identify and maintain key processes and controls to ensure strong financial governance and discipline.
• Supervise and mentor a team of accountants, empowering them to deliver initiatives aligned with the Finance Strategy.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and records to adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Work closely with the Financial Controller, the CFO and wider Finance team on relevant projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Adaptable

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

Workday

Job description

BDO in Melbourne seeks a highly capable Finance Manager to lead the financial accounting team and oversee financial reporting and governance. The role provides strategic direction to support business decisions and ensures strong controls during close cycles.

Responsibilities include month-end and year-end close, audits, and collaborating with the CFO and broader finance team on key projects. A CA/CPA with 5+ years of experience is preferred, with Workday being advantageous.