An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Finance Manager to join a successful, privately owned Australian business undergoing significant growth and evolution.

This business has built a strong reputation within its sector and continues to invest in its people, operations and future growth. With an entrepreneurial culture and ambitious leadership team, this role offers broad exposure across the business and the prospect to make a genuine impact.

About the Role

You will be the most senior permanent finance leader within the business, working closely with executive stakeholders and playing a key role in the ongoing development, sophistication and strategic direction of the finance function.

This is a broad, hands-on leadership role that combines financial control, commercial support and team management.

Key responsibilities include

- Leading the month-end and year-end close process

- Preparing accurate and timely management reporting packs

- Managing budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning activities

- Overseeing financial control, compliance and governance frameworks

- Partnering with operational leaders to support business performance and decision-making

- Delivering commercial analysis and financial insights to senior stakeholders

- Managing and developing a finance team across financial accounting and transactional finance functions

- Supporting board and leadership reporting requirements

- Driving process improvement, systems enhancement and operational efficiencies





- Ensuring the finance function can effectively support a growing and evolving business

About You

You are an ambitious and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working closely with decision-makers and thrives in a fast-moving environment.

You will likely possess

- CA or CPA qualification

- Prior experience in a reputable Chartered Accounting firm

- Experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar leadership position

- Strong budgeting, forecasting and management reporting capability

- Experience working within privately owned, entrepreneurial or founder-led businesses

- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels

- Strong leadership skills and experience managing or mentoring finance staff
- A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to adapt to changing priorities

Industry background is flexible, with greater emphasis placed on capability, attitude, commercial acumen and cultural fit.

What's on Offer

- $160,000 - $180,000 package

- Bonus potential

- Melbourne CBD location

- Stable and successful Australian business

- Broad role with significant ownership and visibility

- Direct access to experienced business leaders

- Supportive and collaborative team environment

If you're seeking a role where you can combine technical finance expertise with commercial influence in a growing private business, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

How to Apply To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.

Bec Close

Senior Consultant - Finance & Accounting

Sharp & Carter

📌 Finance Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Sharp u0026amp; Carter
📍 Melbourne