Senior Finance Manager

Job title : Senior Finance Manager
Location : Sydney
Job type : Contract or Temp
Contact name : Laura Ruddlesden
Contact email : lruddlesden@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1725908
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established, organisation during a period of continued growth and transformation. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in leading financial reporting, governance, compliance and team leadership activities while partnering with stakeholders across the business. This is a broad and hands-on position suited to a technically strong finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes and contributing to strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the month-end close process and ensure the timely delivery of accurate financial and management reporting.
  • Prepare insightful analysis and commentary for senior leadership.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management activities.
  • Manage interim and year-end audit processes and liaise with external auditors.
  • Prepare and oversee statutory reporting and compliance obligations.
  • Maintain strong financial controls, policies and governance frameworks.
  • Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset accounting and lease accounting.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting, systems and processes.
  • Partner with stakeholders across the organisation to provide financial support and commercial insights.
  • Lead, mentor and develop members of the finance team.
About You
  • CA or CPA qualified.
  • Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
  • Experience managing external audits and statutory reporting requirements.
  • Background in external audit, financial reporting or a similar technical finance environment.
  • Proven ability to maintain robust financial controls and governance frameworks.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Previous leadership or mentoring experience within a finance team.
  • Proactive, hands-on approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
What's on Offer
  • Broad Senior Finance role with significant ownership and visibility.
  • Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership.
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Purpose-driven organisation with a strong reputation in its sector.
  • Flexible working arrangements and excellent employee benefits.
If you're a technically strong finance professional looking for a role that combines financial control, reporting, leadership and business partnering, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss this position with you.