A newly created opportunity has become available with a highly successful multinational manufacturing business that has experienced significant growth in recent years.
As the business continues to expand, they are looking to appoint a Senior Finance Manager to lead the Australian finance function, manage a team of three and partner closely with the CFO and wider leadership team.
This is a broad and commercially focused role, suited to a technically strong finance skilled who enjoys being close to the business and can bring together tax, statutory reporting, FP&A;, controls and commercial analysis.
About your new role!
Reporting directly into senior leadership, you will take ownership of the Australian finance function while providing leadership, direction and development to a team of three.
Your responsibilities will include:
Lead the preparation and review of Australian corporate tax returns and broader taxation compliance, including GST, BAS, FBT, payroll tax and withholding tax
Manage transfer pricing requirements, international dealings and related-party transactions
Partner with external tax advisers and auditors and manage responses to ATO reviews and information requests
Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes
Develop financial models and provide commercial analysis to support pricing, investment and strategic business decisions
Analyse profitability, working capital, cash flow and business performance, providing meaningful insights to senior leadership
Partner with operational leaders across the business to improve financial and commercial performance
Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting and ensure strong statutory accounting and compliance
Review management reporting and board reporting packs
Maintain a strong internal control and risk management framework and coordinate internal and external audits
Oversee statutory lodgements and support broader corporate governance and legal entity requirements




Identify opportunities to improve and automate finance processes, including through the ERP system
Lead, mentor and develop a team of three finance professionals
Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and best practice across the finance function
About you!
We are looking for a CA or CPA qualified finance professional with a strong technical accounting foundation and proven experience across both financial accounting and FP&A.;
You will ideally bring:
6+ years' experience across accounting and finance, including at least 1-2 years in a finance management capacity
Strong Australian taxation experience, including corporate tax and transfer pricing
Experience within manufacturing, industrial or distribution environments is highly regarded, particularly exposure to costing and manufacturing accounting
Strong statutory accounting and financial reporting experience
Proven FP&A; capability across budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and business partnering
Experience working within a multinational or large corporate environment
Strong understanding of controls, compliance and corporate governance
Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders across the wider business
A hands-on and collaborative leadership style, with the ability to develop and motivate a team
What's in it for you?
Newly created position with genuine ownership of the Australian finance function
Circa. $160,000 + super
Join a multinational business experiencing significant growth
Genuine down-to-earth culture with supportive leadership
Western Sydney location with onsite parking
Opportunity to work closely with the CFO and senior leadership team
Lead and develop a team of three
Broad role spanning tax, FP&A;, statutory accounting, compliance and commercial finance
If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, continue developing your career and be recognised for your contribution, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Senior Finance Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 West Recruitment Consulting
📍 New South Wales