Group Finance Leader: Reporting, Controls & Consolidation

West Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Immediate start

Job summary

West Recruitment is partnering with a large, complex organisation to appoint an experienced Group Finance Manager on an initial 6–12 month fixed-term contract. Based in Inner West, this is an immediate opportunity to step into a senior finance leadership position within an established finance function.

You will report to the Group Financial Controller, acting as second-in-command across group finance, leading the financial control function and ensuring accurate delivery of financial reporting.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification, with a degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 8+ years’ experience in a senior group finance leadership role.
• Proven experience leading an accounting or financial control team.
• Strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards and statutory reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to communicate with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the group level financial team, driving accountability and performance.
• Oversee month-end close, group consolidation, general ledger integrity and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage statutory financial statements, regulatory reporting and external audit requirements.
• Maintain strong financial governance, internal controls and accounting policies.
• Coordinate group reporting across business units and joint ventures.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior executives and the Board.
• Partner with senior finance stakeholders to support business decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes and controls.

Job description

West Recruitment is partnering with a large, complex organisation to appoint an experienced Group Finance Manager on an initial 6–12 month fixed-term contract. Based in Inner West, this is an immediate opportunity to step into a senior finance leadership position within an established finance function.

You will report to the Group Financial Controller, acting as second-in-command across group finance, leading the financial control function and ensuring accurate delivery of financial reporting.