Finance ManagerHybrid

Green by Nature; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join the finance leadership team in Australia. Reporting to Group Financial Controller, this role acts as second-in-command within finance, overseeing financial reporting, statutory compliance and audits while driving finance transformation.

You will lead a small accounting team, partner with senior stakeholders and drive improvements across processes, controls and reporting to enable growth across Australia and New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA/CPA with membership.
• Proven leadership in finance roles (Finance Manager/FC) in multi-entity environment.
• Strong knowledge of statutory reporting, audits and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a finance team.
• Oversee month-end close and accurate group reporting.
• Coordinate monthly Board reporting with insights for senior leadership.
• Manage statutory reporting, annual financial statements, and external audits.
• Strengthen financial controls and balance sheet governance.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver financial insights and support decisions.
• Drive finance transformation, process improvement, system optimisation and automation.
• Standardise financial processes and enhance reporting across the Group.
• Foster accountability, continuous improvement and professional development.

Skills

People leadership

Financial reporting

Audit & compliance

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Multi-entity operations

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

Advance Your Career in a Strategic Finance Leadership Role

Green by Nature is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our finance leadership team.

Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, this role offers a unique opportunity to operate as the second-in-command within the finance function, providing exposure to senior leadership, complex accounting matters, business transformation initiatives and strategic decision-making.

As Finance Manager, you will lead a capable accounting team while taking ownership of the Group's financial reporting, statutory compliance and audit processes. Beyond maintaining financial integrity and governance, you will play a key role in driving finance transformation initiatives that support the continued growth and evolution of the business across the Group.

This position is ideally suited to an ambitious finance professional seeking to broaden their leadership experience, influence organisational outcomes and develop the capabilities required for future senior finance leadership opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team comprising two Financial Accountants and one Senior Accountant.
• Oversee the month-end close process and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting across the Group.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly Board reporting, ensuring clear, accurate and insightful analysis.
• Manage statutory reporting obligations, annual financial statement preparation and external audit requirements.
• Strengthen financial controls, balance sheet governance and accounting compliance.
• Partner with operational and corporate stakeholders to deliver meaningful financial insights and support business decision-making.
• Contribute to and lead finance-related transformation initiatives, including process improvement, system optimisation and automation projects.
• Support the standardisation of financial processes and enhancement of reporting capabilities across the Group.
• Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and professional development within the finance team.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• CA or CPA qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Senior Financial Accountant or similar leadership role.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, including statutory reporting, audit and financial control environments.
• Proven people leadership experience, with the ability to develop and motivate high-performing teams.
• Experience operating within a complex, multi-entity organisation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach to process improvement and organisational change.

Why Join Green by Nature?

This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation undergoing significant transformation and investment in its finance function. You will have the chance to make a genuine impact by influencing how finance supports the broader business while gaining exposure to a diverse and complex operating environment across Australia and New Zealand.

Working closely with the Group Financial Controller and senior leadership team, you will gain broad exposure across the business and have the opportunity to build your experience, capability and leadership skills as the organisation continues to grow and evolve.

If you are seeking a role that combines technical excellence, people leadership and strategic influence, we encourage you to apply.