Strategic Finance Manager — Payroll, Forecasting & Growth

Equipped Group Australia Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Equipped Group Australia is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day finance and payroll across 4 businesses, driving financial planning, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management. You will partner with senior leadership and operational teams to provide insights that support performance and growth.

You will lead month-end/year-end processes, manage payroll and statutory obligations, and contribute to commercial tenders and pricing while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience as Finance Manager, Senior Accountant, Financial Controller or similar.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Experience with month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Payroll management experience.
• Understanding of Australian accounting, taxation and statutory requirements.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems capability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Leadership and people management capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day finance and payroll operations.
• Prepare and oversee financial reporting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow projections.
• Monitor financial performance, identify trends and provide recommendations.
• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, reconciliations and general ledger activities.
• Manage RTWSA, BAS and Payroll Tax lodgments.
• Oversee payroll processes and associated taxation and superannuation obligations.
• Monitor debtor performance and working capital.
• Complete project invoicing and track project costs.
• Support tenders, pricing, contracts and commercial proposals.

Skills

Finance leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Payroll management

Excel & systems

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Attention to detail

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Equipped Group Australia is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day finance and payroll across 4 businesses, driving financial planning, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management. You will partner with senior leadership and operational teams to provide insights that support performance and growth.

You will lead month-end/year-end processes, manage payroll and statutory obligations, and contribute to commercial tenders and pricing while ensuring accuracy and compliance.