Financial Strategy Manager

SMA Australia Pty. Ltd.; North Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

5 days Xmas leave

Hybrid work

Staff facilities

Job summary

SMA Australia Pty. Ltd. in North Sydney is seeking a Financial Strategy Manager to lead FP&A, reporting and financial control for the subsidiary, in a lean team with a strong focus on forward-looking planning.

You will partner with executives, drive budgeting, scenario modelling, KPIs and governance while ensuring compliance under Australian tax rules. Hybrid office/remote in Sydney with a competitive salary and annual bonus.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of senior finance experience.
• Experience leading FP&A in multinational or stand-alone FP&A/finance manager role.
• Strong FP&A, cash forecasting and financial modelling background.
• Inventory management, cost accounting, and project-based financial analysis.
• Knowledge of Australian statutory and tax frameworks.
• Experience with B2B, project-based industries (renewables, engineering) preferred.
• ERP systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning and financial performance analysis.
• Deliver scenario modelling and financial analysis for profitability, cash flow, investment and risk management.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards and financial metrics for local and group reporting.
• Partner with executive leadership to evaluate opportunities and support decisions.
• Drive working capital improvements through cash collection, inventory, procurement and capital investments.
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations including accounting, payroll, payables/receivables and controls.
• Ensure compliance with Australian tax, accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver timely monthly, quarterly and statutory financial reporting.
• Lead finance systems, reporting and process improvements including ERP governance.
• Coach and mentor the finance team and drive accountability and collaboration.

Skills

FP&A

Cash forecasting

Financial modelling

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA Qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

SMA Australia Pty. Ltd. - North Sydney NSW

SMA Australia has a full-time opportunity for a talented Financial Strategy Manager, working in our Large-Scale team. This position is office-based & hybrid ie, a mix of working from home and working at our Sydney Office.

About the role:

The Financial Strategy Manager is responsible for all aspects of financial planning, reporting and analysis, alongside statutory compliance and financial control at the subsidiary level. This is a hands-on role in a lean team, with particular emphasis on forward-looking Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), to support both the Managing Directors locally to execute the sales and finance strategy globally, supported by and leading team members whose focus is primarily on Accounting & Tax matters.

It requires balancing financial discipline with agility, enabling timely decision support in a dynamic, project-driven B2B environment.The Financial Strategy Manager is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the business. This role ensures financial sustainability, supports strategic growth, and drives operational efficiency in a fast-paced engineering environment focused on renewable energy solutions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial performance analysis, providing insights on risks, opportunities, and business improvement initiatives.
• Deliver scenario modelling and financial analysis to support strategic decisions, including profitability, cash flow, investment, and risk management.
• Develop, monitor, and report on KPIs, dashboards, and financial metrics to support local management and group reporting.
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, evaluate commercial opportunities, and support decision-making.
• Drive working capital improvements through effective management of cash collection, inventory, procurement, supplier payments, and capital investments.
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including accounting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, cash flow management, and financial controls.
• Ensure compliance with Australian tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements, while managing audits and external stakeholder relationships.
• Deliver accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and statutory financial reporting to local and global stakeholders.
• Lead finance systems, reporting, and process improvement initiatives, including ERP governance, digital tools, and operational optimisation.
• Coach and mentor the finance team and key business users, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation.

Experience & Skills:

• A career in senior finance would be expected, of 8-10 years.
• First-hand Experience in financial leadership, ideally in a subsidiary of a multinational or in a stand-alone FP&A/finance manager role.
• Strong background in FP&A, cash forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, cost accounting, and project-based financial analysis.
• Familiarity with project-based commercial funding structures.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial modelling tools.
• Knowledge of Australian statutory and tax frameworks.
• Proven experience with B2B, project-based industries (renewables, engineering, industrial equipment) preferred.
• Comfortable working across time zones and reporting to European HQ.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• CPA Qualified

What's in it for you:

• We offer a competitive salary and great company benefits and perks, such as an annual bonus and an additional 5 days paid leave at Xmas.
• As a supportive organisation, we understand the importance of offering a flexible working environment to support your own creativity, wellbeing and balance.
• We offer a hybrid working environment ie a mix of work from home / work from office.
• We offer global resources and on site, we offer staff benefits such as a ping-pong and relax room as well as a staff kitchen for healthy breaks and gatherings.

This position is open to all Australian citizens or Permanent Residents. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.