Part-Time Finance Manager

Permanent Part-Time | 2–3 Days Per Week | Remote Sydney or Melbourne

An established and growing Australian animal health pharmaceutical business is looking to appoint an experienced Part-Time Finance Manager.

The company operates within the animal health sector and offers a growing portfolio of products across several veterinary markets.

With a strong pipeline, an expanding product portfolio and further growth planned through new product development and potential acquisitions, the business is now looking to bring more of its Australian finance function in-house.

The role

Reporting directly to the Founder, you will take ownership of the company’s Australian finance, compliance and reporting requirements while working closely with an offshore transactional finance team.

This is a broad, hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys working in an entrepreneurial and fast-growing business.

Responsibilities will include:

Coordinating ASIC, BAS, GST and ATO requirements

Managing Australian tax filings and statutory compliance

Preparing monthly financial and board reports

Coordinating with external auditors and accounting advisers

Reviewing costs across logistics, freight and shipping

Providing accounting guidance to the offshore finance team

Reviewing journal entries, adjustments, debits and credits

Maintaining and improving asset registers

Strengthening financial controls, reporting and internal processes

Supporting accounting for acquisitions

Reviewing goodwill and tangible and intangible assets

Responding to ad hoc financial and commercial matters as the business grows

About you

You will be a mid-to-senior finance professional with strong technical accounting knowledge and the confidence to operate independently.

You will ideally bring:

CA or CPA qualifications, or equivalent experience

Experience within animal health, healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or another regulated industry

Strong knowledge of Australian tax, BAS, GST and statutory reporting requirements

Experience coordinating with auditors and external advisers

Exposure to R&D tax incentives or rebates

An understanding of acquisition accounting

Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365

Experience with Xero, particularly payroll-related processes

Experience within an ASX-listed or highly governed business would be advantageous

A practical, positive and solution-focused approach

The ability to manage changing priorities and unexpected challenges

Why consider this opportunity?

You will join a small, supportive and highly motivated team where new ideas are welcomed.

The culture is entrepreneurial, collaborative and solutions-focused and the opportunity to work closely with the Founder.

You will have genuine ownership of the Australian finance function and the ability to influence how it develops as the business continues to grow.

The role offers:

Permanent part-time employment

Approximately two to three days per week

Predominantly remote working - either Sydney or Melbourne only

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for flexibility, autonomy and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a growing Australian animal health business.

For more information on this opportunity please contact Dana Sarkissian on 04•• ••• 189 or

••••@i-pharmconsulting.com