Finance Manager – Global Fashion Brand | 6-Month Contract to Perm
Lead Retail is partnering with one of Australia's best-known luxury fashion brands.
They're designer-led and growing in Australia and the US, and their culture is genuinely different.
They value creativity, courage and doing things with heart, and they want a Finance Manager who brings the same energy to the numbers.
About the role
This is a 6-month contract with the transparent intention of moving to permanent.
You'll report to the Head of Finance & COFO and oversee the financial accounting function, making sure every statutory reporting and compliance obligation is met on time and accurately.
You'll lead a team of Assistant Accountants, Payables Officers and a Receivables Manager.
What you'll be doing
Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team
Owning and coordinating the month-end close, including balance sheet reconciliations and journals for provisions, accruals, prepayments and consolidation adjustments
Managing the annual statutory audit, or supporting it and leading where you can
Reviewing FBT workings, income tax returns and monthly GST/BAS
Reviewing US Sales Tax and US State and Federal income tax submissions, and liaising with external accountants on tax matters
Preparing cash flow forecasts and optimising working capital and liquidity




Managing relationships with banks and financial institutions
Supporting the annual budget and quarterly forecasts
Driving process improvement and getting the most out of NetSuite ERP
Providing technical guidance on new and relevant accounting standards
Ad hoc analysis and projects for the executive team
What you'll bring
5+ years in a similar Finance Manager role
A degree in Accounting or Finance, plus CA/CPA (or equivalent)
A proven people leader who mentors, trains and builds high-performing teams
Strong analytical skills, and you present data clearly
Advanced Excel skills (Power Query highly regarded)
Excellent communication skills with people at every level
Availability for a 6-month contract with a view to going permanent
Highly regarded (not essential)
Multi-currency and international operations experience, ideally US
Inventory accounting and cost of sales management
Exposure to ESG or sustainability reporting
Why apply?
A senior, visible role in a brand with a global profile
A real pathway to permanency
A creative, values-led culture that champions courage, positivity and integrity
Room to put your stamp on processes and systems
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.
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📌 Finance Manager – Global Fashion Brand | 6-Month Contract To Perm (Sydney)
🏢 Lead Retail
📍 Sydney