Strategic Finance Manager: Lead & Influence Performance

Michael Page; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Finance Manager for a Melbourne-based portfolio, delivering ownership of finance and accounting activities across multiple operating units. You will lead monthly management reporting, variance analysis and forecasting while partnering with senior leaders to drive profitability and financial discipline.

The role requires CA/CPA qualification, strong technical accounting knowledge and proven ability to influence across executive stakeholders in a complex environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA/CPA finance professional with strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience producing management reporting and supporting senior leadership teams.
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting systems.
• Excellent communication, commercial acumen and proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs.
• Delivery of insightful variance analysis and performance reporting.
• Financial modelling, forecasting and annual budget ownership.
• Cash flow forecasting and support of broader financial planning activities.
• Monitoring business performance and identifying opportunities to improve profitability.
• Maintaining strong financial controls, balance sheet integrity and legislative compliance.
• Supporting audits and driving continuous improvement across finance processes.
• Partnering with operational leaders and executives on financial and commercial matters.
• Leading, mentoring and developing a finance team while promoting financial accountability across the business.

Skills

CA/CPA

Management reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel

Accounting systems

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Problem solving

Business Central

Tools

Business Central

Excel

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Finance Manager for a Melbourne-based portfolio, delivering ownership of finance and accounting activities across multiple operating units. You will lead monthly management reporting, variance analysis and forecasting while partnering with senior leaders to drive profitability and financial discipline.

The role requires CA/CPA qualification, strong technical accounting knowledge and proven ability to influence across executive stakeholders in a complex environment.