We're partnering with an established organisation to appoint an experienced
Finance Manager
for an initial
four-month contract
, with the possibility of extension.
This is a hands-on role suited to a technically strong finance professional who can step into an existing function, quickly understand the environment and take ownership of core financial accounting and month-end activities.
Working closely with senior finance leadership and the broader finance team, you'll provide additional capability across financial control, reporting, reconciliations and day-to-day accounting requirements.
About the Role
Your responsibilities will include:
Taking hands-on ownership of month-end close activities
Preparing and reviewing journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations
Maintaining balance sheet integrity and investigating outstanding items
Preparing monthly financial and management reporting
Supporting statutory reporting, audit and compliance requirements
Overseeing general ledger accuracy and ensuring appropriate financial controls
Supporting cash flow, working capital and financial reporting requirements
Reviewing AP, AR and transactional accounting activities as required
Supporting budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls and reporting
Working collaboratively with finance and operational stakeholders




Taking ownership of assigned finance projects and deliverables throughout the contract period
About You
You'll be a
CA or CPA-qualified
finance professional with strong financial accounting and financial control experience, ideally gained at Finance Manager, Financial Controller or equivalent level. We will consider experienced Senior Financial Accountants who have been performing in a Manager/Controller level role.
You'll be comfortable remaining hands-on with the detail, particularly around month-end, reconciliations and reporting, while having the experience to work autonomously and quickly establish priorities in an existing finance environment.
You will bring:
Solid month-end and financial accounting capability
Sound technical accounting and financial control knowledge
Experience preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations
Strong reporting, budgeting and forecasting experience
Confidence working across AP, AR and broader transactional finance
Strong Excel and ERP systems capability
A practical, organised approach and ability to work autonomously
Availability to commence at short notice
The Details
This is an
initial four-month contract
, with the possibility of extension. It would suit an experienced Finance Manager or Financial Controller who enjoys stepping into a business, taking ownership and providing reliable, hands-on support from day one.
You must hold unrestricted working rights to be considered.
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📌 Finance Manager - Contract (Queensland)
🏢 Mansell Taylor Consulting
📍 Queensland