Group Finance Leader - Multi-Entity & Acquisitions

Golden Hire Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Direct leadership access to MD/COO

Career development in a growing group

Job summary

Golden Hire Recruitment is partnering with a growing Australian business group to appoint a Group Finance Manager. Based in Sydney, you will lead the finance function across multiple entities, ensuring accurate reporting and strong financial controls in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

You will streamline processes, drive automation, support acquisitions and build a scalable finance team, with direct access to the MD/COO and exposure to strategic initiatives. Hybrid work is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in financial management or accounting.
• Experience as a Finance Manager, Group Finance Manager or Financial Controller.
• Multi‑entity finance experience; acquisitions exposure desirable.
• Advanced Excel; strong Xero and Microsoft 365 capability.
• Degree qualified OR CA/CPA qualification essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations across multiple entities.
• Deliver accurate month‑end and year‑end reporting.
• Prepare management accounts, financial statements and performance reports.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger integrity and intercompany transactions.
• Implement consistent reporting standards across the group.
• Provide meaningful financial insights to senior leadership.
• Assist with acquisitions, due diligence and post‑acquisition integration.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Excel

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Degree qualified

Tools

Xero

Microsoft 365

Excel

Job description

Golden Hire Recruitment is partnering with a growing Australian business group to appoint a Group Finance Manager. Based in Sydney, you will lead the finance function across multiple entities, ensuring accurate reporting and strong financial controls in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

You will streamline processes, drive automation, support acquisitions and build a scalable finance team, with direct access to the MD/COO and exposure to strategic initiatives. Hybrid work is offered.