The Finance Manager will work closely with the Financial Controller on all things Finance, ensuring financial excellence across the organisation.
Financial Reporting:
- Coordinate and oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards.
- Present financial results to senior management and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Preparation of month balance sheet reconciliations and analysis, including media spend reconciliation
Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Collaborate with department heads to develop annual budgets and track expenses against budgeted targets.
- Maintain financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making.
- Prepare forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses to optimise financial performance
Cash Flow Management:
- Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to support operational needs.
- Monitor receivables, and payables to optimise cash flow efficiency.
Invoicing and Accounts Receivable:
- Oversee the invoicing process, ensuring accurate and timely billing of clients.
- Monitor accounts receivable ageing and follow up on overdue payments.
- Collaborate with sales and client services teams to resolve billing discrepancies and address client inquiries.
Payroll Administration:
- Manage payroll processing, including calculation of wages, taxes, and deductions.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
- Coordinate with HR to onboard new employees and update payroll records as needed.
Financial Operations:
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
- Coordinate the preparation of IAS, BAS & FBT returns and submissions.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and adherence to internal controls.
- Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors for audits and tax compliance.
- 3+ years of experience in a similar finance focused role
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or similar
- CPA or CA Certification
- Effective project management, high attention to detail and an independent, ambitious approach to tasks.
- An exceptional grasp on strategic thinking, problem solving and process.
- Strong platform skills in Xero and Excel/Google Sheets, or similar.
- Confidence in data analysis and forecasting.
- Ability to conceptualise and manage new processes, gaining stakeholder support and adoption.