Richard Lloyd Recruitment – Sydney CBD NSW
Hands-on Finance Manager contract supporting month-end, year-end and audit delivery. Immediate start preferred.
Established financial services business with a high-performing team and robust tenure.
Sydney CBD, three-month contract with potential extension, paying $70 - $80 per hour + super.
Company Background
Our client is an established financial services business based in the Sydney CBD. They are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to provide immediate support through a busy period covering month-end, December year-end and audit preparation. You will join a high-performing finance team with strong tenure and work closely with senior stakeholders across the business and its regional operations. This is an initial three-month contract with potential to extend. One day a week working from home is available once you are settled into the role.
The Role
Working within an experienced finance team, you will take ownership of core reporting and control activities while helping maintain continuity through a period of transition. Key duties and responsibilities include:
Own the month-end close, including journals, general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations,



and monthly financial reporting
Prepare and review P&L; statements, variance analysis and commentary against budget
Support the December year-end close and audit by preparing reconciliations, schedules and supporting documentation
Liaise with the regional office on Excel-based reporting, reconciliations and manual data consolidation
Assist with cash flow reporting and forecasting, ensuring accurate and timely information
Provide day-to-day oversight and support to the finance team and liaise with internal stakeholders and external auditors
Suitable candidate background:
To be considered for the role, you should have the following skills and attributes:
CA or CPA qualified, or equivalent
Demonstrated experience completing year-end and external audit requirements within an audited organisation
Financial services experience will be highly regarded
Available to start immediately or with less than one week's notice and comfortable working through a busy transition period
Availability to work through December as this is a crucial reporting period
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📌 Temporary Finance Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Richard Lloyd Recruitment
📍 Sydney