Senior Group Finance Manager

West Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Immediate start

Job summary

West Recruitment is partnering with a large, complex organisation to appoint an experienced Group Finance Manager on an initial 6–12 month fixed-term contract. Based in Inner West, this is an immediate opportunity to step into a senior finance leadership position within an established finance function.

You will report to the Group Financial Controller, acting as second-in-command across group finance, leading the financial control function and ensuring accurate delivery of financial reporting.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification, with a degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 8+ years’ experience in a senior group finance leadership role.
• Proven experience leading an accounting or financial control team.
• Strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards and statutory reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to communicate with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the group level financial team, driving accountability and performance.
• Oversee month-end close, group consolidation, general ledger integrity and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage statutory financial statements, regulatory reporting and external audit requirements.
• Maintain strong financial governance, internal controls and accounting policies.
• Coordinate group reporting across business units and joint ventures.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior executives and the Board.
• Partner with senior finance stakeholders to support business decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes and controls.

Job description

Your New Employer

We are partnering with a large, complex organisation to appoint an experienced Group Finance Manager on an initial 6–12 month fixed-term contract. Based in Inner West, this is an immediate opportunity to step into a senior finance leadership position within an established finance function.

The role will provide critical backfill while the incumbent transitions into a key project, offering an experienced finance professional the opportunity to take ownership of group financial control, reporting and compliance within a high-profile organisation.

Your New Role

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will act as the second-in-command across group finance, leading the financial control function and ensuring the integrity, accuracy and timely delivery of financial reporting across the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and develop the group level financial team, driving accountability, collaboration and high performance.


• Oversee month-end close, group consolidation, general ledger integrity and balance sheet reconciliations.


• Manage the preparation of statutory financial statements, regulatory reporting and external audit requirements.


• Maintain strong financial governance, internal controls and accounting policies in line with Australian accounting standards.


• Coordinate group reporting requirements across business units, subsidiaries and joint ventures.


• Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior executives and the Board.


• Partner with senior finance stakeholders to provide technical accounting advice and support business decision-making.


• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes, systems and controls.

About You

You are an experienced finance leader who can quickly establish credibility, take ownership of an established function and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. You will bring strong technical accounting knowledge alongside the leadership and stakeholder management skills required to operate at a senior level.

To be successful, you will have:

• CA or CPA qualification, supported by a degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.


• 8+ years’ experience in a senior group finance leadership role.


• Proven experience leading an accounting or financial control team.


• Strong technical knowledge of Australian accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements.


• Demonstrated experience with group consolidation, month-end close and balance sheet management.


• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.


• The ability to hit the ground running, manage competing priorities and deliver within tight deadlines.

What's in It for You?

• $200,000 + super for an initial 6–12 month fixed-term contract.


• An immediate start with an established and complex organisation.


• A senior leadership position reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller.


• The opportunity to lead a team and take ownership of a critical group finance function.