Senior Group Finance Leader - 6-12 Month Contract

West Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

West Recruitment is partnering with a large, complex organisation to appoint an experienced Group Finance Manager on a 6-12 month fixed-term contract. Based in Inner West, Sydney, the role leads group financial control and reporting within a high-profile finance function.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will run the second-in-command finance team, ensure timely financial reporting, and align controls with Australian accounting standards.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification with degree in Accounting/Finance.
• 8+ years in a senior group finance leadership role.
• Proven experience leading an accounting/financial control team.
• Strong technical knowledge of Australian accounting standards and statutory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the group level financial team and drive performance.
• Oversee month-end close, group consolidation, ledger integrity and reconciliations.
• Prepare statutory financial statements, regulatory reporting and external audits.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting policies in line with Australian standards.
• Coordinate group reporting across units, subsidiaries and joint ventures.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for executives and Board.
• Provide technical accounting advice to senior stakeholders and business decisions.
• Identify improvements to reporting processes and controls.

Skills

Excel

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Accounting degree

Tools

Australian GAAP

Job description

West Recruitment is partnering with a large, complex organisation to appoint an experienced Group Finance Manager on a 6-12 month fixed-term contract. Based in Inner West, Sydney, the role leads group financial control and reporting within a high-profile finance function.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will run the second-in-command finance team, ensure timely financial reporting, and align controls with Australian accounting standards.