Finance Manager (3 Month Contract)

Company Overview: Our client are a leading SAAS business who are on a mission to build a fairer world through ethical AI. They have developed the world’s most inclusive and intelligent human-centric talent solution to revolutionize the hiring process, especially in high-volume recruitment. Our client are proud of their diverse, globally distributed team based in Australia, UK, and US. They empower our employees with flexible remote work options, fostering a culture of inclusivity and innovation.

Due to a sustained period of growth, they are now seeking a capable and technical Finance Manager to join their team for an initial contract of 3 Months. There will be opportunities to extend and even become a permanent employee for the right candidate.

Responsibilities: Reporting directly to the CFO, you will oversee all aspects of the Finance and Accounting function, including but not limited to:

• Accounts receivable: Coordinating with Sales, Customer Success, and Operations to manage Salesforce sales contract reporting, generate customer invoices, and ensure timely collections.
• Accounts Payable: Supervising external Bookkeepers to handle accounts payable and payruns, including staff reimbursement processes.
• Payroll: Supporting HR with payroll activities, reviewing payroll, and coordinating statutory payroll filings.
• Banking and Cashflow: Managing regular cashflow reporting and forecasting, overseeing multi-currency accounts.
• Reporting: Preparing monthly management accounts, consolidation reporting, reconciliations, and financial performance analysis.
• Compliance: Managing insurance renewals, liaising with external accountants for annual company accounts and tax filings.

Requirements: To excel in this role, you'll need:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce or equivalent experience.
• Chartered Accountant qualifications or similar postgraduate certification.
• Previous experience in Big 4 / Mid-Tier accounting firm and/or SaaS business preferred.
• Understanding of Australian statutory obligations such as ATO and BAS filings, payroll tax, insurances, etc.
• Strong technical accounting skills and proficiency in financial reporting, modelling, and analysis.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, experience with Google Sheets.
• Experience working with Xero, preferably Salesforce experience.
• Impeccable attention to detail and proactive communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid team environment, being a self-starter and collaborative.

What's in It for You?:

• Flexible and remote work options.
• Opportunity to work with a purpose-driven team.
• Chance to disrupt the broken recruitment space.