Own the month-end close process and deliver accurate, timely monthly financial reporting, including P&L;, balance sheet and management commentary
Maintain the general ledger and oversee key balance sheet and control accounts, ensuring accuracy and appropriate accounting treatment
Own and continually improve the financial control workplace as the business grows
Partner with department leaders and the CFO, providing financial insight and commercial challenge to support decision-making
Lead monthly financial performance reviews, reporting on P&L;, KPIs, budgets and variances
Own the annual budgeting process and drive ongoing forecasting, financial planning and scenario modelling
Lead year-end reporting and audit, and manage tax and compliance obligations (BAS, income tax, FBT, ASIC) across all group entities
Oversee cash flow forecasting, treasury management and the company's FX hedging programme
Oversee fortnightly payroll processing and ensure compliance with PAYG, payroll tax, superannuation and relevant awards
Manage supplier payments and relationships, and drive improvements to commercial terms
Lead financial analysis and modelling to support pricing, ROI and investment decisions
Own and optimise core finance systems, driving automation and process improvement
Lead and develop a high-performing Finance team
Requirements
CA/CPA qualified or equivalent.
Demonstrated experience as a Finance Manager, Senior Financial Accountant or in a similar commercial finance role.
Experience in a retail, FMCG or consumer product business is highly regarded.
Experience operating in a founder-led or high-growth SME environment, comfortable balancing hands-on execution with strategic input.




Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial control capability.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insights.
Demonstrated budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling capability.
Experience payroll processing and compliance, including awards, superannuation and payroll tax.
Demonstrated people leadership experience, with the ability to coach and develop a team.
Strong systems capability, with experience using Xero highly regarded.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across all levels of the business.
Strong attention to detail, combined with the ability to understand and communicate the broader commercial picture.
A proactive and continuous-improvement mindset.
Core Competencies
Demonstrates strong financial management capabilities, including month-end close processes, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Possesses expertise in financial control, stakeholder management, and team leadership within a high-growth SME environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
CA/CPA Qualified
Financial Reporting
Budgeting And Forecasting
Financial Modelling
People Leadership
Hard Skills
Month-End Close
General Ledger Maintenance
Financial Analysis
Cash Flow Forecasting
Tax Compliance
Payroll Processing
Financial Control
P&L; Reporting
KPI Analysis
FX Hedging
Soft Skills
Stakeholder Management
Communication Skills
Attention To Detail
Proactive Mindset
Commercial Acumen
Certifications & Qualifications
CA
CPA
Industry Keywords
Retail
FMCG
Consumer Products
High-Growth SME
Financial Control Environment
Tools & Technologies
Xero
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📌 Finance Manager (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne