Temporary Finance Manager

Richard Lloyd Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Richard Lloyd Recruitment – Sydney CBD NSW is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager on a three-month contract to support month-end, year-end and audit delivery. Immediate start preferred with potential extension.

You will join a high-performing finance team in a financial services business, coordinating with senior stakeholders and the regional office, with one day a week WFH available after settling in.

Qualifications

• Experience with month-end close, journals, GL and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience supporting year-end and external audits in an audited organisation.
• Financial services experience is highly regarded.
• Available to start immediately or with minimal notice.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close and monthly financial reporting.
• Prepare and review P&L statements and variance analysis.
• Support December year-end close and audit with schedules and documentation.
• Liaise with regional office on Excel-based reporting and data consolidation.
• Assist with cash flow reporting and forecasting.
• Provide day-to-day oversight to the finance team and liaise with stakeholders and auditors.

Skills

Stakeholder liaison

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Cash flow forecasting

Education

CA or CPA qualified

Tools

Excel

Job description

Richard Lloyd Recruitment – Sydney CBD NSW

Hands-on Finance Manager contract supporting month-end, year-end and audit delivery. Immediate start preferred.

Established financial services business with a high-performing team and strong tenure.

Sydney CBD, three-month contract with potential extension, paying $70 - $80 per hour + super.

Company Background

Our client is an established financial services business based in the Sydney CBD. They are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to provide immediate support through a busy period covering month-end, December year-end and audit preparation. You will join a high-performing finance team with strong tenure and work closely with senior stakeholders across the business and its regional operations. This is an initial three-month contract with potential to extend. One day a week working from home is available once you are settled into the role.

The Role

Working within an experienced finance team, you will take ownership of core reporting and control activities while helping maintain continuity through a period of transition. Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Own the month-end close, including journals, general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly financial reporting
• Prepare and review P&L statements, variance analysis and commentary against budget
• Support the December year-end close and audit by preparing reconciliations, schedules and supporting documentation
• Liaise with the regional office on Excel-based reporting, reconciliations and manual data consolidation
• Assist with cash flow reporting and forecasting, ensuring accurate and timely information
• Provide day-to-day oversight and support to the finance team and liaise with internal stakeholders and external auditors

Suitable candidate background:

To be considered for the role, you should have the following skills and attributes:

• CA or CPA qualified, or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience completing year-end and external audit requirements within an audited organisation
• Financial services experience will be highly regarded
• Available to start immediately or with less than one week’s notice and comfortable working through a busy transition period
• Availability to work through December as this is a crucial reporting period