Reporting to the Head of Financial Reporting, the Finance Manager is responsible for working closely with the leaders to ensure financial health and compliance, drive financial strategy, and support the company’s growth objectives.

This role manages staff responsible for the day-to-day recording of all financial transactions, the control over the completeness and accuracy of financial records including validation and analysis of certain key performance indicators.

The role includes checking and monitoring of work and controls, preparation of tax lodgements and other statutory submissions, financial report production and further analytical work.

Key Responsibilities

The core responsibilities of the Finance Manager includes but is not limited to:

- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP/IFRS.
- Prepare and present financial reports to senior leaders.
- Manage the preparation and submission of statutory reports.

Cash Flow Management

- Liaise with the FP&A; team in the monitoring and management of cash flow, ensuring sufficient liquidity for operational needs.
- Oversee accounts payable and billing processes.

Compliance & Risk Management

- Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and standards.
- Continuous review of systems/processes and implement robust internal controls.
- Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial consultants.
- Lead and mentor a team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Conduct performance reviews and provide career development opportunities.
- Ensure effective delegation of tasks and responsibilities within the team.




- Supervision of the reporting, recording, processing and payment of purchases, including customer invoices, sales invoices, supplier invoices, commissions, corporate credit cards.

Systems & Process Improvement

- Implement and enhance financial systems and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices, recommending improvements where applicable.
- Collaborate with IT to ensure the effective integration of financial systems.

Key Performance Indicators

- Timely, efficient and accurate financial reporting.
- Timely, efficient and accurate recording, processing and payment of purchases.
- Timely, efficient and effective performance reviews for employees.

Positional Qualifications, Attributes and Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, in a related role.
- Experience with a Big 4 or in the SaaS industry is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis.
- Excellent knowledge of financial regulations.
- Advanced proficiency in financial software and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.




- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- High level of integrity and dependability.
- Strategic thinker with a proactive approach.
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.

Our Values

- Reimagine what’s Possible – We believe innovation is human at its core. By staying open, fearless and adaptive, we continuously push boundaries - while keeping people at the heart of everything we do.
- Seek out Different – We constantly look to innovate, challenge the status quo and defy barriers.
- Help Others Thrive – Be they colleagues, communities or customers, we champion ways to help others thrive.
- Be Fearlessly Optimistic – We bring unwavering positivity to any challenge, as we know it will drive meaningful change.

If you are ready for your next challenge and want to own tech initiatives in a high performing team - apply now!

ELMO Software Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to join our team. We are also committed to advancing reconciliation at ELMO through our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

At ELMO, we are passionate about empowering HR with responsible, secure and safe AI, aiming to be among the first in Australia and New Zealand to achieve ISO 42001:2023 certification. Handling sensitive employee data necessitates strict adherence to our ISO 27001:2022 Certified security policies, making data privacy and security paramount in every role.

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📌 Finance Manager (City of Sydney)
🏢 ELMO Software
📍 City of Sydney