Group Finance Manager

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

Lead and elevate the finance function of a growing Australian business group.

Golden Hire Recruitment is partnering with an established and expanding organisation operating across construction, labour hire, projects and related services. With a diverse portfolio and ambitious growth plans—including organic expansion, strategic partnerships and acquisitions—the group is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Group Finance Manager.

This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to a finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and enjoys improving systems, strengthening controls and contributing directly to business performance. Multi‑entity experience and exposure to acquisitions are highly desirable.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, you will take full ownership of the group’s finance function, ensuring strong financial management, accurate reporting and clear visibility of performance across multiple entities.

You will play a key role in building scalable financial infrastructure, introducing efficiencies and establishing consistent processes that support continued expansion. A structured transition period with the current internal finance lead will allow you to progressively assume full responsibility. As the organisation grows, you will have scope to build and lead additional finance resources.

This role suits a Finance Manager, Group Finance Manager or Financial Controller seeking a blend of operational finance, commercial involvement and strategic improvement.

Key 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.

Cash Flow, Budgeting & Commercial Finance

• Manage group cash flow, working capital and forecasting.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Monitor financial performance and identify risks.
• Analyse profitability, margins and operational performance.
• Support commercial decision‑making and identify efficiency opportunities.

Financial Operations & Controls

• Oversee AP, AR, payroll and daily financial transactions.
• Maintain accurate financial records and strengthen internal controls.
• Support compliance requirements and liaise with external advisers.
• Streamline processes and reduce manual administration.
• Ensure finance operations remain scalable as the business grows.

Acquisitions & Integration

• Provide financial analysis for acquisitions and new business opportunities.
• Assist with due diligence and commercial assessments.
• Support integration of newly acquired entities.
• Establish consistent accounting, reporting and control frameworks.
• Assist with system, banking and reporting integration.

Systems, Process Improvement & Leadership

• Own finance systems and drive automation and improvement.
• Optimise Xero, Excel and reporting tools.
• Develop documented processes that support consistency across entities.
• Build a finance function capable of supporting a larger, more complex group.
• Contribute to future team structure as the organisation expands.

About You

You are a confident, commercially minded finance professional who can operate independently, take ownership and build strong relationships across a diverse business group. You bring strong technical foundations, operational finance experience and the ability to translate financial performance into business decisions.

You will ideally have:

• 5+ years’ experience in financial management or accounting.
• Experience as a Finance Manager, Group Finance Manager or Financial Controller.
• Multi‑entity finance experience (highly desirable).
• Acquisition, due diligence and integration exposure (highly desirable).
• Strong month‑end, management reporting and reconciliation capability.
• Cash flow, budgeting, forecasting and working capital expertise.
• Experience managing intercompany transactions.
• Advanced Excel skills; strong Xero and Microsoft 365 capability.
• Experience improving systems, processes and controls.
• Strong commercial acumen and communication skills.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach.
• Degree qualified OR CA/CPA qualification essential
• Experience in construction, labour hire or project‑based environments advantageous.

The Person We Are Looking For

• You enjoy taking ownership, improving systems and making a tangible impact. You are someone who:
• Thrives working across multiple businesses.
• Is comfortable preparing reports and discussing performance with senior leadership.
• Identifies gaps and implements practical improvements.
• Understands the complexities of growth and acquisitions.
• Works independently and takes accountability.
• Enjoys building systems and processes from the ground up.
• Builds credibility with operational and executive stakeholders.
• Is motivated by developing a finance function that grows with the business.
• This role is ideal for someone who wants to be actively involved in the finance work while building the capability required for future growth.

What’s on Offer

Salary $140,000–$170,000 + superannuation (depending on experience).

• Permanent, full‑time role based in Sydney.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Direct partnership with the Managing Director and COO.
• Broad financial responsibility across a growing business group.
• Exposure to acquisitions, integrations and strategic initiatives.
• Opportunity to shape financial systems, processes and reporting frameworks.
• Autonomy, ownership and influence over key decisions.
• Opportunity to build a finance team as the group expands.
• Long‑term career development within a growing Australian organisation.

If you are an experienced Finance Manager or Financial Controller with strong multi‑entity experience and an interest in acquisitions, business growth and building a high‑performing finance function, we would love to hear from you.