Exciting hands-on Finance Manager role where you'll contribute both operationally and strategically.
Your new company
Join a highly respected, design driven organisation known for its creativity, innovation, and commitment to leaving a lasting impact.
With a dynamic and diverse team spanning Australia and New Zealand, this organisation thrives on collaboration, cultural connection, and purposeful work.
As Finance Manager, you will own the end-to-end finance function for the Adelaide studio and act as a trusted business partner to directors, project leaders, and national finance.This is a hands-on finance role and ideal for someone who enjoys balancing detailed transactional work with strategic oversight.
Your new role
Your key responsibilities include:
Overseeing project administration, ensuring accuracy across financial records, profitability reporting and budgeting
Managing and processing accounts receivable, accounts payable and all billing activities
Preparing and reviewing payroll for the local studio
Handling general accounting functions, including full month-end and year-end processes
Providing financial insights, modelling and recommendations to support strategic decision-making
Maintaining accurate forecasting, revenue recognition and detailed cost analysis across multiple active projects
Preparing monthly reporting packs for the national finance team and studio directors
Managing journals, accruals, reconciliations and full P&L; preparation and commentary
Overseeing budget management across multiple cost categories
Driving process improvements and contributing to national finance initiatives
This is a hands-on leadership role,



combining operational ownership with strategic influence - perfect for someone who thrives on variety, problem-solving and continuous improvement.
What you'll need to succeed
You'll be an experienced finance leader with:
A degree in Accounting or similar (CPA/CA highly regarded)
10+ years' experience in accounting/finance with leadership exposure
Strong technical capability across financial and management accounting
Experience with project financial administration
Proficiency in accounting systems, Excel, and modern finance tools
Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain finance to non-finance stakeholders
A collaborative, inclusive working style
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and business acumen
A passion for continuous improvement and high-performing teams
What you'll get in return
A meaningful leadership role where your insights will directly influence the success and growth of the business
A supportive team culture built on diversity, inclusiveness, and creativity
Flexibility to work full-time or part-time ******** per fortnight)
Opportunities to contribute to company-wide improvement initiatives
The chance to work in a modern, vibrant CBD studio surrounded by passionate, talented professionals
If you're a driven Finance Manager seeking a role where you can truly make an impact-while enjoying balance, support, and a collaborative culture-this is an prospect worth exploring.
What you need to do now
Kate Wevell is your dedicated consultant handling this vacancy. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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📌 Finance Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Hays
📍 Adelaide