The Company
Our client is a medium sized (c. $100m) niche product based business based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Operating four separate businesses with the group they have a well-established and highly regarded reputation in their space.
This ANZ focused Group Finance Manager role will work as part of a professional and friendly culture with a host of long-standing employees. Once you are established and know your role, there is flexibility to work from home as well as in the office.
Throughout 2020 they performed well and have exciting plans in the pipeline for 2021.
The Role
Your role as Group Finance Manager will report to a talented Chief Financial Officer and be broad and varied, including (but not limited to):
Supervise, motivate and develop an accounting team of 4 direct reports whilst taking a hands-on approach to the departments smooth running
Stakeholder management - supporting & providing financial knowledge and advice to operational Managers
Creating and analysing reports to provide valuable insights
Play a part in the preparation of budgets and forecasts for group companies
Ownership of monthly financial reporting including analysis and commentary
Working with the CFO to ensure all statutory, financial, tax and audit obligations are complied with
Providing analysis and interpretation of financial and operational results
Cashflow reporting
Oversight of payroll related tasks and accounting entries
Ongoing project work involving process & systems improvement initiatives
Your Background
In order to be considered for this Group Finance Manager role you MUST be comfortable with the majority of the aforementioned tasks and meet the following criteria:
Be available at short notice. This role will start on a temporary basis with a view to becoming permanent
Recently worked in a hands-on and broad finance role for a medium sized business and remain willing to ‘roll up your sleeves’ and lead by example
Proven staff management experience
Demonstrable experience in financial / management accounting and analysis
Be systems savvy and IT literate
Confidence and strength of communication skills to effectively liaise with multiple stakeholders
Professionally qualified as an Accountant (e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Those who have similar experience to that outlined above who have previously worked as a Senior Accountant or Financial Controller are welcome to apply
If you are keen to apply for this Group Finance Manager role, please contact Sol Lehrer at Richard Lloyd on 02 8324 2012, quoting reference 6079 or click on 'apply now' below.
Please submit your CV in Word format and note that due to the high volume of responses we receive only suitable candidates will be contacted.