At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare financial reports, manage cash flow, and improve systems for a growing brand.
- Company: Established consumer brand with a global presence and a dynamic team.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, potential part-time options, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced, innovative setting.
- Why this job: Join a turnaround phase and make a real impact on financial operations.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance management, eCommerce knowledge, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Our client is an established consumer brand with a strong international footprint across Australia, the US, UK and Europe, selling via online channels and wholesale/retail. The business operates multi-currency and multi-entity trading with inventory manufactured offshore and distributed into key markets. They’re in a turnaround phase and are looking for a capable, steady Finance Manager to help strengthen reporting, controls and commercial visibility.
You would be supporting the COO & Founders directly, ensuring the daily/monthly finance operations are in good hands in this key chapter for the business. Ideally this role is onsite with flexible hours for personal commitments. They may even be open to someone part-time 4 days a week, or one day WFH if you have all the skills they are looking for!
The Role
- Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and deliver clear insights to leadership
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
- Manage cashflow forecasting and optimisation, including working capital and inventory funding cycles
- Review AP/AR and reconciliations completed by the bookkeeper / assistant accountant (outsourced support)
- Oversee inventory and COGS: inventory reconciliations, valuation, landed costs, shrinkage, and product profitability
- Partner with stakeholders to improve systems, automation and reporting workflows across Xero, Cin7 and Shopify
- Manage compliance (BAS/GST/statutory), liaise with external accountants/auditors, and uplift controls
Your Background
- You’re a hands-on Finance Manager / Financial Controller from an SME environment, comfortable rolling up your sleeves while also providing commercial guidance.
- Proven eCommerce/wholesale background
- Strong understanding of inventory, margins, landed costs and stock reconciliation
- Systems confidence (Xero, Cin7 ideal) and a process-improvement mindset
- Clear, confident communicator with a calm, practical approach in a business going through change
Finance Manager – South Sydney employer: Richard Lloyd Recruitment
Join a dynamic and supportive team in the heart of Sydney's Western Suburbs, where your expertise as a Senior Bookkeeper will be valued and rewarded. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth, offering ongoing training and development opportunities to help you excel in your career. With a focus on work-life balance and a commitment to innovation, we provide a unique environment for you to thrive while managing the full transactional cycle in a fast-paced SME setting.
