Job Description
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.
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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.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Core Finance Operations
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Manage accounts payable and receivable, including supplier payments and collections
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Perform bank reconciliations and maintain a clean, accurate accounting file
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Oversee finance inbox and respond to internal and external queries
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Invoicing & Revenue
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Generate monthly invoices based on study trackers
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Manage sponsor invoicing, adjustments and follow-ups
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Improve billing accuracy and reduce invoicing lag
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Maintain and reconcile study-level trackers
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Allocate and reconcile pass-through expenses
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Respond to sponsor queries on study financials
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Payroll & Compliance
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End-to-end payroll processing (including onboarding, terminations and leave)
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Superannuation (SGC), PAYG Withholding and GST obligations
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Business Activity Statement (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statement (IAS) preparation and lodgement
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Payroll tax and WorkCover reporting across different states
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Contractor Management
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Review and process contractor invoices
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Assess payroll tax and WorkCover implications
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Management Reporting
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Prepare monthly management reports and commentary
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Provide financial insights to support decision-making
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Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow tracking
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Process Design & Improvement
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Design and implement scalable finance processes and controls
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Build and refine invoicing, payroll and reporting frameworks
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Document workflows and drive continuous improvement
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Ad Hoc & Strategic Support
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Support business growth initiatives, including expansion and M&A; activity
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Provide financial analysis and supporting documentation as required
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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
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SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE
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Accurate, timely and well-structured financial reporting
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Clean, reconciled accounting records with minimal rework
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Efficient and reliable sponsor invoicing processes
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Clear visibility over study-level profitability
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Documented, scalable finance processes that support growth
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SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
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Experience in a CRO or clinical trials environment or robust experience in a complex project-based billing environment
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Familiarity with sponsor invoicing, pass-through costs and study-level tracking
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Strong bookkeeping and Xero experience (preferred)
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End to end Australian payroll experience (including Fair Work obligations)
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BAS/IAS preparation with solid understanding of GST, PAYGW and SGC
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Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with senior stakeholders
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High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
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Preferred CA/CPA (completed or in progress) or at least bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or commerce.
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Preferred experience with Hubdoc or similar tools
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📌 Finance Manager (South Australia)
🏢 Avion Medical CRO services
📍 South Australia