Senior Finance Manager

The Andersen Partnership; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent Full-time Position

Salary based on experience: $140,000-^

Job summary

The Andersen Partnership is assisting a Sydney-based non-bank lender to recruit an experienced Finance Manager. You will work closely with the CFO, oversee an offshore accounting team and manage multi-entity accounting across Australia and New Zealand.

You will drive process improvements, deliver commercial analysis and strengthen financial controls while supporting strategic decision-making and career growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in an Accounting or Finance role.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Leadership skills are highly regarded.
• Previous experience in Finance Manager or Financial Controller or similar position would be ideal.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• High proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, and ability to learn new software.
• Experience with XERO highly regarded, but not necessary to apply.
• Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor an offshore accounting team responsible for bookkeeping and finance tasks, payroll and financial reporting.
• Prepare the annual budget and produce quarterly forecasts.
• Review monthly results (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and provide practical, insightful recommendations.
• Create and update product costing models and evaluate new commercial opportunities.
• Uphold accounting controls, policies and procedures.
• Supervise payment processing, safeguard financial security and act as the point of contact for external auditors.
• Carry out additional business analysis when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

MS Excel

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

MS Excel

XERO

Job description

Finance Manager

2000 Sydney SMAART Recruitment

Job Description

Our client is a non-bank-lender based in Sydney, and we are helping them find an experienced Finance Manager.

Working closely with the CFO, you'll play a crucial part in providing insightful financial information to support key business decisions. You will lead an offshore accounting team and oversee the accounting function for several entities across Australia and New Zealand.

This role will see you drive process improvements, deliver commercial analysis and strengthen financial controls throughout the organisation. It's a great chance to contribute to strategic decision-making and make a real impact on the business with a genuine opportunity to grow your own career.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor an offshore accounting team responsible for bookkeeping and finance tasks, payroll and financial reporting
• Prepare the annual budget and produce quarterly forecasts
• Review monthly results (profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow) and give management practical, insightful recommendations
• Create and update product costing models, and evaluate new commercial opportunities
• Uphold accounting controls, policies and procedures
• Supervise payment processing, safeguard financial security and act as the point of contact for external auditors
• Carry out additional business analysis when needed

The Perks

• Permanent Full-time Position
• Salary based on experience: $140,000-150,000 + super
• Monday - Friday Business Hours
• Central Sydney Office Location
• Hybrid role: WFH 1 day/week
• Collaborative, friendly and supportive team

The Requirements

• Substantial experience in an Accounting or Finance role
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Leadership skills are highly regarded
• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar position would be ideal
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• High proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, and strong ability to learn new software
• Experience with XERO highly regarded, but not necessary to apply
• Citizenship or Permanent Residency

For a confidential discussion, please contact Sonja on 0386374401.