Finance Manager

Job title : Finance Manager
Location : Sydney
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : c. $150,000 + Super + Bonus
Contact name : Tom Clarke
Contact email : TClarke@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1725210
About the Company
Our client is a leading business operating within a large-scale, asset-intensive environment. With continued investment and growth across its operations, they are seeking a commercially minded Finance Manager to play a key role in supporting business performance, governance, and strategic decision-making.

The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to build their experience as a Finance Manager. Reporting to senior finance leadership, you'll gain exposure across financial reporting, planning & analysis, business partnering and project finance, while working closely with operational stakeholders to drive performance and support strategic decision-making.
The role offers significant breadth, combining technical finance, commercial support and leadership responsibilities within a complex and evolving business environment.

What You'll Do
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities
• Partner with operational teams to provide commercial insights and decision support
• Monitor operating expenditure, capital projects, and cash flow performance
• Deliver detailed variance analysis and management reporting
• Support executive decision-making through financial analysis and recommendations
• Drive process improvement initiatives across finance and operations
• Strengthen internal controls and governance frameworks
• Oversee project accounting, asset reporting, and cost allocations
• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the finance team

What We're Looking For
• CA or CPA qualified 
• Experience in financial reporting, management accounting, FP&A or commercial finance
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis capability
• Exposure to asset-intensive industries such as infrastructure, logistics, mining, manufacturing, energy or construction is advantageous
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Ambitious and commercially minded professional looking to step into a broader leadership role

Why You'll Love It
• Outstanding opportunity to develop as a Finance Manager within a growing business
• Broad role spanning financial control, commercial finance, business partnering and project support
• Partner directly with operational leaders and gain exposure to key strategic decisions
• Develop leadership capability while mentoring and supporting junior team members
• Exposure to major capital projects and a complex operating environment
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact through process improvement and business performance initiatives

To Apply
Please apply through the relevant link, or to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Tom Clarke at TClarke@sharpandcarter.com.au.