Finance Manager | Short Term Contract

North Sydney | Immediate Start | Financial Services | Office Based (5 Days)

About the Role

An established financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join on a short term contract basis.

This is a hands on role suited to a Finance Manager or Financial Controller who can hit the ground running with minimal handover. You will take ownership across financial control, reporting and day to day finance operations while leading a small finance team.

The role offers broad exposure across financial reporting, cash flow, statutory and regulatory requirements, reconciliations and finance process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

* Take ownership of day to day financial control and accounting operations
* Lead and support a small finance team
* Oversee AP and AR functions
* Manage cash flow and liquidity
* Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and reconciliations
* Manage month end close and management reporting
* Review reporting across multiple entities and securitisation vehicles
* Support tax, statutory and regulatory reporting requirements
* Assist with ASIC and APRA reporting
* Support annual financial statements and external audit
* Provide technical accounting and financial control guidance
* Identify and resolve accounting and process issues
* Maintain strong financial controls and reporting accuracy
* Support finance projects and process improvements

About You

* Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Financial Controller
* Available to commence immediately or at very short notice
* Strong financial control and month end reporting experience
* Financial services experience strongly preferred
* Experience managing or mentoring finance staff
* Strong general ledger and reconciliation skills
* Comfortable working hands on and getting into the detail
* Understanding of statutory and regulatory reporting
* CA or CPA qualification preferred
* MYOB experience advantageous
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Able to quickly understand a business and operate independently

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity for an experienced finance professional to step into an established business, take immediate ownership and make an impact across a broad finance function.

If you are available immediately and have the experience to step into a Finance Manager role with minimal handover, apply now.

Location: North Sydney
Contract: Short Term Contract
Work Arrangement: Office Based (5 days)
Start: Immediate / ASAP
Industry: Financial Services