Outsourced CFO Senior Associate — Flexible Hybrid

Grant Thornton Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

CA study support

Structured learning and development

Gym membership discounts

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

Grant Thornton Australia, a leading professional services firm, is seeking a driven Senior Associate to join the Outsourced CFO team in Sydney. You will partner with SME clients, delivering outsourced CFO and finance solutions and contributing to growth journeys.

This role offers flexible hybrid working, exposure to a diverse client portfolio, and opportunities to advance with CA study support, training and development, and meaningful advisory engagements within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Qualification(s) and/or professional accreditation in Business/Commerce, Accounting or Finance, or other relevant qualification(s).
• Have commenced (or plan to commence) a CA qualification.
• Significant business advisory experience within a Chartered accounting setting.
• Excellent written and spoken communication with a client-focused mindset.
• Highly organised with ability to manage competing priorities to deadlines.
• Proficiency in Xero and Excel; Netsuite or SAP would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Partner with SME clients delivering outsourced CFO and finance solutions including cashflow management, budgeting and forecasting.
• Prepare management reports with KPIs and variance analysis.
• Coordinate SPFS and GPFS ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support tax compliance matters including company tax returns, BAS, payroll tax and FBT returns.
• Contribute to special projects such as mergers, acquisitions, restructures or funding initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Collaborate with banks, investors and business owners to communicate insights.
• Mentor junior team members and support training activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Client advisory

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CA qualification in progress

Tools

Xero

Excel

Netsuite

SAP

Job description

Grant Thornton Australia, a leading professional services firm, is seeking a driven Senior Associate to join the Outsourced CFO team in Sydney. You will partner with SME clients, delivering outsourced CFO and finance solutions and contributing to growth journeys.

This role offers flexible hybrid working, exposure to a diverse client portfolio, and opportunities to advance with CA study support, training and development, and meaningful advisory engagements within a collaborative team.