Immediate contract role within a growing consumer products business. Up to $70/hr + super, immediate start

Location: North Sydney
Rate: Up to $70 an hour + super
Contract Length: 3 months

An immediate opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance professional to join a high-growth consumer products business on an initial contract basis. Working closely with senior leadership, you will support core financial reporting, cash flow management, compliance activities and commercial finance initiatives during a busy period.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can quickly add value within a energetic environment and confidently manage a broad range of financial responsibilities.
Your new role

- Oversee the preparation of monthly consolidated group management accounts.
- Deliver financial analysis and reporting on departmental and business performance.
- Manage weekly cash flow reporting and monitoring activities.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes across the organisation.
- Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close procedures.
- Review balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls.
- Oversee inventory reconciliations and associated reporting.
- Review payroll processes and statutory compliance requirements.
- Manage BAS, PAYG and payroll tax reporting obligations.
- Liaise with external auditors, advisors and regulatory bodies as required.




- Partner with the Finance Director and operational stakeholders to provide financial insights and decision support.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and controls.

What you'll need to succeed

- CA or CPA qualified, or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience within financial accounting, management accounting or finance leadership roles.
- Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
- Experience managing budgeting, forecasting and cash flow processes.
- Exposure to inventory-based, product-led or multi-entity environments will be highly regarded.
- Sound understanding of Australian tax and payroll compliance requirements.
- Robust stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Able to work independently and become productive quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Available to commence at short notice.

What you'll get in return

- Immediate start available.
- Contract assignment with flexibility depending on business requirements.
- Broad role combining financial reporting, compliance and commercial support.
- Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership.
- Collaborative and fast-paced business environment.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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📌 Senior Financial Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 Hays
📍 Sydney