We're hiring the first in-house finance lead for a growing CRO.
It's a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of day-to-day finance, but more importantly, build systems, processes and reporting frameworks.
We're looking for someone who enjoys being in the detail but can also step back, improve how things are done and help the business scale.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Core Finance Operations Manage accounts payable and receivable, including supplier payments and collections Perform bank reconciliations and maintain a clean, accurate accounting file Oversee finance inbox and respond to internal and external queries Invoicing & Revenue Generate monthly invoices based on study trackers Manage sponsor invoicing, adjustments and follow-ups Improve billing accuracy and reduce invoicing lag Maintain and reconcile study-level trackers Allocate and reconcile pass-through expenses Respond to sponsor queries on study financials Payroll & Compliance End-to-end payroll processing (including onboarding, terminations and leave) Superannuation (SGC), PAYG Withholding and GST obligations Business Activity Statement (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statement (IAS) preparation and lodgement Payroll tax and WorkCover reporting across different states Contractor Management Review and process contractor invoices Assess payroll tax and WorkCover implications Management Reporting Prepare monthly management reports and commentary Provide financial insights to support decision-making Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow tracking Process Design & Improvement Design and implement scalable finance processes and controls Build and refine invoicing,



payroll and reporting frameworks Document workflows and drive continuous improvement Ad Hoc & Strategic Support Support business growth initiatives, including expansion and M&A; activity Provide financial analysis and supporting documentation as required Act as the key internal liaison for external accountants and advisors, providing timely information, responding to queries and assisting with year-end, tax and compliance matters SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE Accurate, timely and well-structured financial reporting Clean, reconciled accounting records with minimal rework Efficient and reliable sponsor invoicing processes Transparent visibility over study-level profitability Documented, scalable finance processes that support growth SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Experience in a CRO or clinical trials workplace or strong experience in a complex project-based billing environment Familiarity with sponsor invoicing, pass-through costs and study-level tracking Strong bookkeeping and Xero experience (preferred) End to end Australian payroll experience (including Fair Work obligations) BAS/IAS preparation with solid understanding of GST, PAYGW and SGC Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with senior stakeholders High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities Preferred CA/CPA (completed or in progress) or at least bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or commerce.
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📌 Finance Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Avion Medical CRO services
📍 Victoria