Senior Finance Manager

Skykraft delivers Air Traffic Management (ATM) services from space to serve the global market for air traffic surveillance and communications, especially over remote and oceanic regions. 

Designed and manufactured in Canberra, they launched 10 satellites in 2023 (on SpaceX rockets), will launch more this year, with an ongoing cadence of regular annual launches into the future.  By 2027, Skykraft will provide a full global service with significant international demand from large aviation multinationals and various Government entities for their products and services.  They are at the absolute forefront of their field with unique innovation and technology.  

Accordingly, the future is very bright including securing >$120M in funding from high profile blue-chip investors as they push to complete the roll out of the infrastructure in Lower Earth Orbit (LEO) satelites.

This is your chance to join the team during the rapid growth stage and to be part of the success story.
 
The Opportunity

Several years into the company’s journey, Skykraft are expanding their corporate function including the onboarding of a high performing Senior Finance Manager.
 
In this key position, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health and stability of Skykraft. Leveraging your expertise in both financial compliance and financial management, you will be highly involved in helping the business make sure reporting and compliance keeps pace with their growth and investment.  Your insights and strategic thinking will directly contribute to the success of Skykraft as an organisation, helping them achieve astute financial management as they transform the aviation communications industry through space enabled platforms.
 
Working closely with and supporting a very experienced commercial CFO/COO as well as the Executive Team, you will have the opportunity to scale your accounting and finance skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
 
The Role

You day to day role will include responsibilities such as:

• Managing day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, procurement, and one junior team member
• Completing the month-end process including ensuring the completion of the general ledger and Balance Sheet reconciliations and production of the management accounts (Balance Sheet/P&L/Cashflow)
• Analysing financial performance, budget variances and trends to provide insights for Executive decision making
• Managing cash flow & projections to optimise cash allocation and implement cash management strategies
• Implementing financial policies, procedures, and controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Preparing the quarterly reports to investors and annual statutory accounts
• Submitting taxation returns such as BAS, FBT, and GST and liaison with external tax specialists
• Liaising with external auditors
• Ensuring accuracy and completeness of all financial records and compliance with regulatory requirements

You are an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller with a strong track record of improving business performance through your insights and commercial awareness.  You have well developed interpersonal skills and are able to communicate the insights you build with influence.  Our client is focusing on talent, team fit and can-do attitude, and someone who will seize the opportunity to drive their career forward through this opportunity.

You likely have a background in accounting firms or SMEs, and in your career have gained strong exposure to commercial business.  You will enjoy the challenge of a fast growth technology business where seizing new opportunities to learn and grow is exciting for you. You will relish the feeling of success that comes from supporting innovation, and how your commercial insights will support the company to reach key milestones.
 
Salary / Rate

$120-140K + Super + Incentives plus generous bonuses at key milestones
 
How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.
 
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Alan Larby on 02 6108 4*** quoting ref no. 19300
 
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