Finance ManagerHybrid

Green by Nature; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will lead a small accounting team, partner with senior stakeholders, and influence strategic decisions while building capabilities for future senior finance leadership opportunities in a

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification
• Experience in Finance Manager or similar leadership role
• Strong accounting & statutory reporting expertise
• Proven people leadership in multi-entity organisations
• Analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive approach to process improvement and change

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a finance team (two Financial Accountants, one Senior Accountant).
• Oversee month-end close and Group financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly Board reporting with insightful analysis.
• Manage statutory reporting, annual financial statements and audits.
• Strengthen controls, balance sheet governance and accounting compliance.
• Partner with stakeholders to provide financial insights for decisions.
• Lead finance transformation, process improvements and automation.
• Standardise processes and enhance reporting across the Group.
• Foster accountability and professional development within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Process improvement

Team leadership

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

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.