Role Overview

We’re seeking an experienced hands-on Finance Manager to join our growing business on a part-time basis. This brand-new role will be pivotal in building financial maturity, preparing and managing month-end processes, implementing robust controls and elevating our reporting and insight capabilities. You’ll be the go-to finance expert for all local accounting matters, working closely with our Head of Internal Services and liaising with our Group Finance team as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End & Close Processes

Prepare and post journals, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and produce timely P&L and balance sheet reports

Collaborate with administrative staff to ensure accuracy of the general ledger

Reduce month end close time through process improvement

Treasury management

Financial Controls & Compliance

Design, document, and roll out internal controls and accounting policies tailored to our local requirements

Coordinate with external advisors, our banks, auditors and tax authorities on local compliance matters and audit requests.

Management Reporting & Analysis

Develop standardised monthly management reports, dashboards and KPI tracking

Provide insightful variance analysis and financial commentary to inform strategic decisions to management and the Board

Perform ad hoc financial analysis e.g. profitability of a client or service, salary reviews, dividend payments, Business development and account management financial support

Provide commercial analysis eg pricing and contract terms, review of potential investments

Inform key decisions with financial data

Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead and prepare the annual budgeting process and periodic re-forecasts.

Work alongside the business to translate operational plans into financial forecasts

Perform medium term balance sheet and cash flow forecasting

Perform short term liquidity forecasting

Process Improvement & Systems

Identify and implement process enhancements, automation opportunities, and best-practice workflows

Recommend and, where appropriate, configure finance systems or tools to support scalable growth

Ad Hoc Projects & Support

Partner with Group Finance on complex accounting transactions, inter-company reconciliations, and policy interpretations

Drive finance-related initiatives—from cost-saving reviews to ad hoc analysis—that bolster our financial health

Skills & Experience

Professional Qualifications

CA or equivalent accounting qualification

Technical Expertise

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a hands-on finance role (a plus if within a scaling business)

Strong working knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards (AASB), IFRS, and local tax and compliance regulations (including BAS, GST, FBT, and payroll obligations)

Proven track record in month-end close, financial controls, budgeting and forecasting and management reporting

Advanced spreadsheet skills; familiarity with some ERP/accounting platforms

Analytical & Process-Oriented

Exceptional attention to detail, with a continuous-improvement mindset

Ability to translate data into clear insights and actionable recommendations

Communication & Collaboration

Strong interpersonal skills; comfortable influencing non-finance stakeholders

Experience liaising with external auditors, bank and tax advisors

Self-Starter & Adaptable

Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Demonstrated ability to build processes from scratch and drive change

Working Arrangements

Part-Time: Three days per week, with flexibility on which days to ensure optimal team coverage

Location: Remote

Why Join Us?

Be the founding finance leader in a dynamic, growing company

Shape the financial framework and controls that underpin our next phase of growth

Work alongside a supportive Head of Internal Services and a collaborative Group Finance team

Enjoy the flexibility of a part-time schedule and the variety of a hands-on role