Finance Manager

Our client is a leading player in the tertiary admissions sector, recognised for their innovative technology platforms and bespoke services. They are currently seeking a Finance Manager to join their team based in Rhodes. They need someone to start as soon as possible (before 23rd of September). This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead financial operations, provide crucial leadership, and drive strategic decision-making within the organisation.

Your potential employer

Our client is committed to providing comprehensive financial solutions and insights that support their commitment to the higher education sector. As they continue to grow, their financial strategies evolve, driving them towards future goals. They offer a competitive package including generous staff benefits and a commitment to work/life balance through flexible working arrangements. Their hybrid working model allows for a mix of office-based and remote work.

• Leading player in the tertiary admissions sector
• Opportunity to lead financial operations and drive strategic decision-making
• Supportive environment with emphasis on collaboration, learning, and professional growth

Your tasks and responsibilities

As a Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading the financial operations of our client's organisation. Your strong management accounting background will be instrumental in driving strategic decision-making. You will take a hands-on approach, utilising your initiative and people skills to solve problems and manage a team. Your responsibilities will include leadership and mentoring of the finance team, providing management accounting expertise, preparing management accounts, offering insights to stakeholders, supporting audits, and enhancing financial systems.

• Lead and mentor the finance team
• Provide management accounting expertise and oversee financial reporting processes
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Offer insights and analyses to stakeholders, advising on budget re-forecasting and variance analysis
• Support audits and ensure compliance with financial regulations
• Use initiative and problem-solving skills to enhance financial systems

Your profile and experience

The ideal candidate for this Finance Manager position brings a CPA qualification along with at least 4 years of experience in management accounting with a focus on leadership. You possess strong theoretical accounting knowledge and advanced Excel spreadsheeting skills. Your excellent problem-solving abilities coupled with outstanding communication skills will enable you to excel in this role.

• CPA qualification is mandatory
• Minimum 4 years of experience in management accounting with a focus on leadership
• Strong theoretical accounting knowledge
• Advanced Excel spreadsheeting skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Outstanding communication skills

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Vreni van Herk on 61 2 8289 3157 for a confidential discussion.