Finance Manager | PE-Backed Services Group | Sydney

Highbury is partnering with a PE-backed services group in Sydney that is looking for a hands-on Finance Manager. This is a role for someone ready for broad ownership across the finance function, with real exposure to FP&A;, commercial decision-making, tax, transformation and strategic projects.

Reporting to the Financial Controller and working closely with the CFO, you'll join a high-performing finance team at an important stage of the group's organic growth. You will partner with operational leaders, senior management and the PE sponsor across financial reporting, planning and analysis, commercial finance and strategic initiatives.

It suits someone from Big 4, mid-tier or a solid commercial workplace who wants more ownership and a broader remit in a high-growth business.

THE COMPANY

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Own the month-end close, including journals, reconciliations, accruals and balance sheet reviews
Prepare management, statutory, board and investor reporting, providing clear insight into financial performance
Lead budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting,



working with operational leaders to understand performance and key drivers
Deliver meaningful variance analysis and commentary, translating financial results into commercial insights
Coordinate tax compliance and reporting across BAS/GST, payroll tax and income tax, working with external advisers as required
Drive and support finance transformation initiatives across ERP, automation, reporting and financial controls
Support audit, lender and covenant reporting, as well as business cases and investment decisions

REQUIREMENTS
CA/CPA qualified with a strong technical accounting foundation and commercial experience
Proven experience across month-end, financial reporting, management accounting and FP&A;
Working knowledge of Australian tax (BAS/GST, payroll tax, income tax)
Commercially minded, with the confidence to partner with operational stakeholders and senior leadership
Robust Excel skills and experience with up-to-date ERP/reporting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, Xero, Power BI or similar
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📌 Finance Manager Sydney
🏢 Highbury Executive Talent
📍 Sydney