MARS Recruitment are working exclusively with a dynamic and fast-growing SME within the financial services industry, to recruit a talented Group Finance Manager.

As the 2 I/C to the Group Financial Controller, the Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the group finance function and driving strategic growth. This is a newly created role, perfect for someone who thrives in a fast paced, high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful management reporting to support commercial and strategic decision-making.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities across the group.
• Drive pricing optimisation by enhancing internal processes and frameworks to analyse and optimise product and fund pricing.
• Support and influence group-wide initiatives to improve efficiency, financial control, and business growth.
• Maintain key reporting deadlines and ensure compliance with internal Finance Process Guides.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to provide proactive finance support and help customers achieve their financial objectives.
• Spearhead the implementation of Xero across the group, embedding scalable processes and ensuring smooth adoption.
• Oversee and manage the offshore finance operations team, ensuring daily settlements, and reconciliations are accurate and compliant.

About You:

• CA or CPA qualified with 7+ years' experience, ideally starting in a chartered firm in a Business Services or Audit function.
• Strong technical accounting, financial reporting, and financial planning skills.
• Experience in financial services or non-bank lending is preferred, but high-performing candidates from business services or commercial finance backgrounds will be considered.
• Hands-on, proactive, and able to thrive in a small, fast-paced, growing environment.
• Confident managing teams remotely, optimising processes, and implementing systems.
• Excellent communicator and collaborator, able to influence and build strong relationships across the business.

Why Join:

• Be part of a high-growth, ambitious financial services group with bold targets and a strong customer focus.
• Work in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where your ideas and leadership have real impact.
• Take ownership of system transformation, process improvement, and financial strategy.
• Highly flexible hybrid work from home arrangement.
• Opportunity to grow with the business and potentially build your own finance team as we expand.

To Note:

• Experience in a bank, non-bank lender or financial services is preferred but not essential.
• Individuals from a business advisory/services firm are encouraged to apply.
• They operate a hybrid work model of 2-3 days in their CBD office.
• Must be a Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold long term working rights in Australia.

If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply to the role directly. Alternatively, you can send your CV over to Tara.Magwenzi@marsrecruitment.com.au

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.