Finance Manager

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.