Finance Manager

Job title : Finance Manager
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Contact name : Jessica Egan
Job reference : 1716724
About the Company
Our client is a well-established organisation operating within the healthcare sector, delivering essential services across a nationally significant government contract. With a strong reputation for operational excellence and a long-term contract in place, the business offers stability alongside ongoing growth opportunities.
The finance function plays a critical role in supporting complex, regulated operations, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and high-quality reporting. 

About the Role
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to step into a well-established function, leading the day-to-day finance operations for a key division of the business.
This is a hands-on role suited to a technically strong finance professional who thrives in a structured, deadline-driven environment and enjoys working closely with both finance and operational stakeholders.

Responsibilities
  • Lead month-end close and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting 
  • Manage detailed reporting requirements in line with contractual obligations
  • Oversee day-to-day finance operations including AP, invoicing, and payroll coordination
  • Interpret and apply complex contract requirements to financial reporting and processes
  • Manage billing cycles and ensure adherence to strict cut-off timelines
  • Support audit processes and maintain strong internal controls
  • Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team
The Ideal Candidate
  • CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent)
  • Proven experience in a Finance Manager or Senior Financial Accountant capacity
  • Strong technical reporting capability with high attention to detail
  • Experience working within regulated environments (government or healthcare highly regarded)
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive standards and accountability
  • Confident communicator, able to partner with both finance and operational stakeholders
Benefits on Offer
  • Exposure to a long-term, secure environment
  • Opportunity to lead and further develop an established finance function
  • Broad role with both operational and reporting responsibilities
  • Hybrid working model (3 days in office)
  • Central city frindge location
  • Salary up $140-150k+Super
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Jessica Egan
Sharp and Carter