Job Description

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We are partnering with a large, complex organisation to appoint an experienced Group Finance Manager on an initial 6–12 month fixed-term contract. Based in Inner West, this is an immediate opportunity to step into a senior finance leadership position within an established finance function.

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The role will provide critical backfill while the incumbent transitions into a key project, offering an experienced finance professional the opportunity to take ownership of group financial control, reporting and compliance within a high-profile organisation.

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nYour New Role n
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Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will act as the second-in-command across group finance, leading the financial control function and ensuring the integrity, accuracy and timely delivery of financial reporting across the organisation.

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Key responsibilities will include:

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- Lead and develop the group level financial team, driving accountability, collaboration and high performance.
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- Oversee month-end close, group consolidation, general ledger integrity and balance sheet reconciliations.
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- Manage the preparation of statutory financial statements, regulatory reporting and external audit requirements.
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- Maintain strong financial governance, internal controls and accounting policies in line with Australian accounting standards.
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- Coordinate group reporting requirements across business units, subsidiaries and joint ventures.
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- Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior executives and the Board.
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- Partner with senior finance stakeholders to provide technical accounting advice and support business decision-making.
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- Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes, systems and controls.
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nAbout You n
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You are an experienced finance leader who can quickly establish credibility, take ownership of an established function and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. You will bring robust technical accounting knowledge alongside the leadership and stakeholder management skills required to operate at a senior level.

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To be successful, you will have:

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- CA or CPA qualification, supported by a degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
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- 8+ years’ experience in a senior group finance leadership role.
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- Proven experience leading an accounting or financial control team.
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- Strong technical knowledge of Australian accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements.
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- Demonstrated experience with group consolidation, month-end close and balance sheet management.
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- Advanced Excel skills and the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
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- The ability to hit the ground running, manage competing priorities and deliver within tight deadlines.
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nWhat's in It for You? n
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- $200,000 + super for an initial 6–12 month fixed-term contract.
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- An immediate start with an established and complex organisation.
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- A senior leadership position reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller.
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- The opportunity to lead a team and take ownership of a critical group finance function.
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📌 Senior Group Finance Manager (Sydney)
🏢 West Recruitment
📍 Sydney