Growth Finance Manager | Path to Controller, Perth CBD

Sharp & Carter; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp & Carter is actively seeking a finance leader to own the finance function in Perth, guiding month-end close, reporting, forecasting and cash flow management. You will work directly with founders and senior leadership to influence decisions and drive growth as the business expands globally.

You will strengthen finance operations, enable strategic decision-making, and lead process improvements while shaping future finance transformation initiatives across international expansion.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA certified accountant with strong technical accounting skills.
• 5+ years' experience in financial accounting, reporting or commercial finance.
• Proven month-end close and reporting capability.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
• Continuous improvement mindset and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work autonomously and drive outcomes.
• Interest in technology, automation and AI-driven process improvement.
• Experience in high-volume environments such as ecommerce, retail, consumer products or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process and management reporting.
• Prepare journals, reconciliations, accruals and balance sheet reporting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow analysis.
• Support banking, covenant and stakeholder reporting requirements.
• Oversee tax, GST and compliance obligations.
• Manage accounts payable, payment runs and payroll oversight.
• Partner with leaders across operations and the wider business.
• Drive process improvement, automation and finance efficiencies.
• Support ERP implementation and future systems development.
• Assist with international expansion, multi-entity reporting and global compliance requirements.

Skills

CA/CPA

Month-end reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Automation

Commercial finance

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Sharp & Carter is actively seeking a finance leader to own the finance function in Perth, guiding month-end close, reporting, forecasting and cash flow management. You will work directly with founders and senior leadership to influence decisions and drive growth as the business expands globally.

You will strengthen finance operations, enable strategic decision-making, and lead process improvements while shaping future finance transformation initiatives across international expansion.