We're working with a leading healthcare organisation that is looking for a Finance Manager to take ownership of its financial accounting and financial control function.
This is a senior finance leadership opportunity, sitting closely alongside the Financial Controller and operating almost as a Deputy Controller.
You'll lead a team of five across Financial Accounting and Trust Fund Accounting, while taking ownership of the organisation's month-end, year-end and statutory reporting.
The opportunity
This role will suit a technically strong accountant who has experience operating in a complex organisation and, importantly, has been through periods of change and transformation.
You'll be responsible for strengthening financial controls, improving processes and systems, and ensuring the financial accounting function continues to operate effectively through change.
Key responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of five across Financial Accounting and Trust Fund Accounting
Own the month-end and year-end close processes
Oversee statutory financial reporting and financial statement preparation
Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and balance sheet
Provide technical accounting advice on complex accounting matters
Oversee financial controls, reconciliations and compliance
Lead audit processes and manage relationships with internal and external auditors
Oversee fixed assets, leases, provisions and other key accounting areas
Support cashflow forecasting and financial analysis
Provide financial insights and advice to senior leadership
Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and controls




Lead the finance function through ongoing change and transformation
Coach and develop the team, building capability and accountability
Work closely with senior finance stakeholders on key financial and operational matters
Finance Manager
Permanent | Immediate Start | $152k–$182k + Super | Hybrid
About you
We're looking for a qualified accountant who combines strong technical financial accounting experience with the leadership capability to drive change.
You will ideally have:
CA or CPA qualification
Significant financial accounting and financial control experience
Experience leading and developing a finance team
Proven experience taking a finance function through change, transformation or process improvement
Strong month-end, year-end and statutory reporting experience
Excellent understanding of financial controls and balance sheet integrity
Experience working with complex accounting matters and senior stakeholders
Big 4 experience would be highly regarded
Oracle experience would be advantageous
FP&A; experience would be a significant advantage
An interest in using technology and AI tools such as Copilot to improve finance processes and efficiency
What's on offer?
Permanent or contract-to-permanent opportunity
Immediate start
$152k–$182k + super
Hybrid working, with 3 days in the office
Leadership of an established team of five
Senior role with exposure to the Financial Controller and executive stakeholders
Prospect to lead meaningful process and finance transformation
One-stage interview process
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