MARS Recruitment is partnering with a growing financial services business to recruit a Finance Manager to join its Sydney team. This is a newly created role for a commercially minded individual to step up in their career and take ownership of an allocated part of the business, partnering closely with senior leadership while leading a dedicated offshore finance team.
With the business continuing to scale, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership across financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, pricing, finance operations and team leadership, while helping build and develop the finance function for the future.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial reporting and insights - deliver accurate management reporting and provide meaningful analysis to support business performance and decision-making
Drive budgeting and forecasting - lead financial planning, forecasting and performance analysis for your allocated area of the business
Support pricing and commercial performance - analyse pricing, margins and financial performance to help optimise commercial outcomes
Partner with the wider business - build strong relationships with stakeholders and contribute to strategic initiatives that support the continued growth of the business
Oversee finance operations - manage day-to-day finance activities including settlements, funding, drawdowns, reconciliations, cash flow forecasting and financial administration
Strengthen processes and controls - identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting, controls and the use of data across the business
Lead and develop the finance team - manage, coach and develop a dedicated offshore team, building capability and ensuring high standards across the function
About You:
CA or CPA qualified with 6+ years' experience, ideally starting in a chartered firm in a Business Services or Audit function
Experience in financial services or non-bank lending is preferred,



but high-performing candidates from business services or commercial finance backgrounds will be considered
Strong technical accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting capability
Commercially minded, with an ability to analyse financial performance and support pricing decisions
Experience managing, coaching or developing a finance team
Hands-on, proactive and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growing SME environment
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Why Join?
Join a growing financial services business with ambitious plans for continued expansion
Perfect prospect for an experienced Senior Accountant looking to step up to a Finance Manager role
Take ownership of a broad remit with genuine commercial exposure
Help build and develop an offshore finance team as the function continues to grow
Work closely with senior leadership and have an opportunity to influence how the finance function evolves
Be part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial and high-performing environment
To Note:
The client is only considering experienced Senior Accountants looking to step up or junior Finance Managers
Experience in banking, non-bank lending or financial services is preferred but not essential
Individuals from a business advisory/services firm with subsequent commercial finance experience are encouraged to apply
Hybrid work model of 3 days in the Sydney CBD office
Must be a Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold long-term working rights in Australia
If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply to the role directly. Alternatively, you can send your CV over to ******
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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📌 Finance Manager | Financial Services (New South Wales)
🏢 Mars Recruitment
📍 New South Wales