Finance Manager

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and growing retail organisation based in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs.

With a strong market presence and a fast-paced environment, the business is seeking an experienced finance leader to oversee the accounting function and support strategic decision-making.

• Lead a high-performing finance team with broad business exposure
• Influence strategy through reporting, forecasting and analysis
• Lead a high-performing finance team with broad business exposure
• Influence strategy through reporting, forecasting and analysis

Job Description

• Lead, mentor and develop a team across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and finance operations.
• Oversee month-end, year-end and group financial reporting activities.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning processes.
• Prepare financial analysis and reporting packs for senior leadership.
• Oversee BAS preparation, taxation reporting and statutory compliance.
• Manage group accounting, including consolidated reporting and intercompany reconciliations.
• Review profit centre performance and provide commercial insights to support decision-making.
• Maintain strong financial controls and oversee balance sheet reconciliations.
• Liaise with external accountants, banking partners and regulatory bodies.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and enhance finance systems and controls.
• Ensure payroll processes and broader finance operations are completed accurately and on time.
• The Successful Applicant
• Lead and inspire a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, development and continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with senior leadership to provide financial insights that support strategic decision‑making and business growth.
• Take ownership of the organisation's financial performance, delivering accurate reporting, meaningful analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Drive the budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning processes, helping to shape the commercial direction of the business.
• Oversee group reporting, statutory compliance and taxation obligations, ensuring strong governance and financial integrity.
• Evaluate business and profit centre performance, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Lead financial planning initiatives, scenario modelling and business performance reviews to support growth and investment decisions.
• Strengthen financial controls, risk management frameworks and balance sheet governance across the organisation.
• Build trusted relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banking partners, advisers and regulatory bodies.
• Champion finance transformation projects, leveraging systems, automation and process improvements to enhance capability and scalability.
• Ensure the finance function operates as a strategic business partner, delivering both operational excellence and commercial value across the organisation.
• What's on Offer
• Leadership role reporting directly to senior management.
• Broad responsibility across financial control and operational finance.
• Opportunity to influence business performance and strategic outcomes.
• Exposure to commercial decision‑making and business partnering.
• Ability to drive systems, process and reporting improvements.
• Stable and growing business with a collaborative leadership team.
• Permanent role in south east Melbourne.
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