Senior Associate, Outsourced CFO

Grant Thornton Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

CA or postgraduate study support

Structured learning and development

Gym membership & health insurance

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Grant Thornton Australia is seeking a driven Senior Associate to join the Outsourced CFO team in Sydney.

You will work with a diverse client portfolio, delivering outsourced CFO services, cashflow management, budgeting, and forecasting, while transforming financial data into actionable insights for management reports and KPIs.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Business/Commerce, Accounting or Finance or equivalent professional accreditation.
• CA qualification in progress or plan to commence CA.
• Significant business advisory experience in a chartered accounting setting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with SME clients delivering outsourced CFO and finance solutions (cashflow, budgeting, forecasting).
• Prepare management reports with KPIs and variance analysis to drive insights.
• Coordinate SPFS and GPFS, ensuring accounting standards compliance.
• Assist with corporate tax compliance matters (company tax returns, BAS, payroll tax, FBT).
• Contribute to mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and funding initiatives.

Skills

Clear communication

Highly organised

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Xero proficiency

Excel proficiency

Education

Accounting/Finance qualification

CA qualification in progress

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Netsuite

SAP

Job description

• Enjoy a diverse client portfolio and build a rewarding career in Outsourced CFO
• Flexible and hybrid working that supports when, where and how you work
• Recharge Time to refresh, reset and support work-life balance

Grant Thornton Australia is one of Australia’s leading professional services firms, providing audit, tax, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients.

Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.

In Australia we're proud to support the careers of more than 1,500 remarkable people. Backed by six Australian offices and a global network spanning more than 150 markets, we offer the scale, connections and opportunities to help you shape your future, wherever it takes you.

About this role

We are looking for a driven Senior Associate to join our growing Outsourced CFO team in Sydney. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients, providing advisory services and making a positive impact on their growth journeys.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with SME clients as an extension of their in-house finance function, delivering outsourced CFO and finance solutions including cashflow management, budgeting, and forecasting
• Transform financial data into actionable insights through preparation of management reports, including KPIs and variance analysis
• Preparation of SPFS and coordination of GPFS, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Support clients across a broad range of corporate tax compliance matters, including company tax returns, BAS, payroll tax and FBT returns
• Opportunity to contribute to special projects such as mergers and acquisitions, business restructuring, and / or funding initiatives
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and playing a role in high-impact advisory engagements
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including banks, investors, and business owners, to communicate insightful and accurate financial insights
• Work effectively with Directors and Partners, and contribute to training and development activities for less experienced team members

Skills and experience

• Qualification(s) and / or professional accreditation(s) in a relevant discipline such as Business / Commerce, Accounting or Finance, or other relevant professional or overseas qualification(s)
• Have commenced (or planning to commence) a CA qualification or equivalent
• Significant business advisory experience within a chartered accounting setting
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with a desire to go ‘above and beyond’ to delight your customers
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities within a deadline-driven environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn
• Proficiency in accounting systems (Xero) and Microsoft Office applications (Excel)
• Previous experience with Netsuite or SAP would be advantageous

If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.

Reach your remarkable

At Grant Thornton, we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do, remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose – we ignite the potential within our people and clients to create enduring success and positively shape the communities around us.

With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.

Remarkable perks that put you first:

• Flexible / hybrid working options and Recharge Time available
• Support to undertake CA or other postgrad study
• Structured learning and development at all career levels
• Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts
• And many more!

Need some help applying or participating in the recruitment process?

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent. Visit our website for recruitment support information and to learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton.

Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]

As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.