Job Description
We are partnering with an established commercial organisation in the Northern Rivers to recruit a Financial Operations Manager to join their team in Ballina.
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This is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the day-to-day finance function, leading a team of three direct reports and ensuring the organisation has the financial information, systems and insights needed to make sound commercial decisions.
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The Role
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Working closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders across the business, you will take ownership of the finance function while providing practical, commercially focused financial advice.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Leading, supporting and developing a finance team of three
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Overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the business
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Preparing and reviewing management accounts and financial reporting
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Managing budgeting, forecasting and cash flow
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Monitoring financial performance and identifying trends, risks and opportunities
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Providing meaningful financial analysis to support commercial decision-making
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Ensuring strong financial controls, processes and governance
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Overseeing compliance and statutory reporting requirements
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Working collaboratively with operational leaders across the organisation
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Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting
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Supporting senior leadership with financial planning and business initiatives
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About You
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We are looking for an experienced finance professional who can balance technical capability with a practical and commercial approach.
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You will ideally bring:
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Demonstrated experience in a senior finance, financial management or accounting role
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Strong management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and reporting capability
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Experience leading and developing a small finance team
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The ability to analyse financial information and translate it into meaningful business insights
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Strong commercial acumen and an understanding of how finance supports operational performance
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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A proactive, solutions-focused approach
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance or a related discipline
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CA/CPA qualifications or equivalent would be highly regarded
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The Opportunity
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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to take ownership of a finance function within an established commercial organisation.
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Based in Ballina, you will join a business with a solid presence in the Northern Rivers and have the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, influence business performance and lead a capable finance team.
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If you are looking for a finance leadership role where you can combine your technical expertise, commercial thinking and people leadership skills, we would love to hear from you.

📌 Financial Operations Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 The Shift People
📍 New South Wales