Financial Manager

Mane Consulting; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Consulting's client in Melbourne seeks a Finance Manager to lead core reporting and month-end processes. You will own the multi-entity close, produce accurate balance sheets, and provide strong P&L commentary for senior leadership.

Ideally you are CA/CPA qualified with advanced Excel and Xero experience, comfortable driving efficiencies, supporting audits, and partnering across the business to improve finance workflows.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified with proven experience in Financial Accountant/Senior Accountant/Finance Manager roles.
• Experience working in a multi-entity business environment.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations and month-end close processes.
• Exposure to statutory reporting, audit requirements and indirect tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close across a multi-entity group with accurate management reporting.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve items.
• Deliver insightful P&L and balance sheet commentary explaining trends.
• Drive efficiencies, automation and process improvements across finance operations.

Skills

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

Our client is a fast-growing and innovative Australian business that has established itself as a market leader within its sector. Combining technology, customer service excellence and operational expertise, the organisation continues to experience strong growth and is investing heavily in its systems, people and finance capabilities.

The business offers a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where ideas are welcomed, continuous improvement is encouraged and high performers are given the opportunity to make a genuine contribution. As the organisation continues to evolve, the finance team plays a critical role in supporting business performance, ensuring financial integrity and driving operational efficiency.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that embraces technology, innovation and forward-thinking approaches to finance.

About the Role

Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Finance Manager will take ownership of core financial reporting and month-end processes while supporting a range of business improvement and strategic initiatives.

• Owning the month-end close process across a multi-entity group, ensuring accurate and timely management reporting
• Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining strong controls and resolving outstanding items
• Delivering insightful P&L and balance sheet commentary, explaining key trends and variances
• Driving efficiencies, automation and process improvements across finance operations and reporting
• Supporting external audit processes, including preparation of workpapers, schedules and audit documentation
• Reviewing accounts payable processes, supplier reconciliations, accruals and payment controls
• Assisting with statutory reporting requirements and compliance obligations
• Reviewing tax lodgements including BAS, IAS, FBT, payroll tax and income tax reporting
• Acting as a key point of contact for finance-related operational queries across the business

About You

• CA or CPA qualified, with a proven experience within a Financial Accountant, Senior Accountant or Finance Manager position
• Experience working within a multi-entity business environment
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations and month-end close processes
• Exposure to statutory reporting, audit requirements and indirect tax compliance
• Advanced Excel skills with strong systems capability; Xero experience will be highly regarded
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and implement efficiencies
• Naturally curious with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business
• Self-motivated, hands-on and willing to dive into the detail when required
• Interest in leveraging technology and AI tools to improve finance workflows will be highly regarded

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine technical accounting expertise, commercial thinking and process improvement to drive meaningful outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.