Senior Associate, Outsourced CFO

Grant Thornton Australia Limited; Sydney; Hybride; AUD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible / hybrid working

Recharge Time

CA study support

Structured learning & development

Gym membership

Résumé du poste

Grant Thornton Australia Limited in Sydney is seeking a driven Senior Associate to join our Outsourced CFO team. You will work with a diverse portfolio of SME clients, delivering advisory services and making a positive impact on their growth journeys.

You will partner with clients on outsourced CFO solutions, prepare management reports with KPIs, and support tax and regulatory matters while developing your CA credentials in a flexible, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications in Business/Accounting/Finance or related discipline.
• CA/CPA qualification in progress or planned.
• Significant business advisory experience in a chartered accounting setting.
• Excellent written and spoken communication with a client-facing mindset.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities under deadlines.
• Proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Office; NetSuite or SAP advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Partner with SME clients as an extension of their finance function delivering outsourced CFO services.
• Prepare management reports with KPIs and variance analysis.
• Prepare SPFS and coordinate GPFS in line with accounting standards.
• Assist with company tax compliance, BAS, payroll tax and FBT returns.
• Contribute to special projects such as mergers and acquisitions and business restructuring.
• Build strong client relationships and provide high-impact advisory.
• Collaborate with banks, investors, and business owners to communicate insights.
• Support Directors and Partners and mentor junior team members.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Problem solving

Client focus

Formation

Accounting/Finance degree

CA qualification in progress

Outils

Xero

Microsoft Excel

NetSuite

SAP

Description du poste

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.

• 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

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
• 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.

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!

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.