Finance Manager (12-month Parental Leave Cover)

- Full-time

Finance Manager | | Full-Time (38 Hours Per Week) | Hybrid | Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer |12-Month Parental Leave Contract (With possibility to extend) | Position Start date: 30/11/2026

The successful candidate will benefit from a comprehensive two-week handover and structured induction prior to the commencement of parental leave of our finance manager, ensuring a smooth transition into the role

Why Join Starbucks Australia?

Report directly to the CFO

and play a key role in shaping financial performance and strategic decision-making.

Enjoy hybrid working flexibility

with 3 days in our modern Collingwood Support Centre and 2 days working from home.

Join an iconic and growing Australian business

with over 97 stores nationally and plans to expand to more than 100 stores in the coming years.

Join Starbucks Australia

A fantastic opportunity exists to join an iconic brand and elevate your career at Starbucks Australia.

We often say that we aren't in the coffee business serving people, we're in the people business serving coffee. Our partners (employees) are at the heart of everything we do, bringing our mission to life every day:

"To be the premier purveyor of the finest coffee in the world, inspiring and nurturing the human spirit - one person, one cup and one neighbourhood at a time."

- 30% partner discount at all Starbucks Australia stores, plus free coffee at our in office Starbucks coffeehouse kitchen located within the Support Centre.




- Hybrid working model offering a blend of office collaboration and work-from-home flexibility.
- Career growth and development opportunities within an iconic and expanding QSRbusiness.
- Reward and recognition programs that celebrate performance and living our Starbucks values.
- Partner referral program – earn up to $1,000 for successful referrals (T&Cs; apply).
- Wellbeing support through PeopleSense, including free confidential counselling services for partners and their families.
- Ongoing leadership and professional development opportunities to support your continued growth and success.
- Work from our modern Collingwood Support Centre, featuring end-of-trip facilities, concierge services and team-oriented workspaces.
- Be part of a business with ambitious growth plans, where you'll have the opportunity to influence key decisions and make a meaningful impact.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Manager is responsible for the integrity, accuracy and timely delivery of financial reporting, statutory compliance and core finance operations.

This role leads the Business Support Team, strengthens financial controls, supports effective decision-making through meaningful financial analysis, and drives process and system improvements across the finance function.





Key Accountabilities

Financial Reporting

- Own the end-to-end month-end reporting process, including review of the trial balance, journal processing, variance analysis and coordination of close activities.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial results through detailed review, analysis and appropriate financial controls.
- Prepare and distribute monthly management reporting packs, providing explicit insights into business performance.
- Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations, identifying and addressing financial risks and opportunities.
- Maintain a clear month-end close timetable, ownership framework and escalation process to support timely and accurate reporting.
- Provide timely advice and recommendations to the CFO, escalating material financial risks, control issues and reporting concerns where required.

Team Leadership

- Lead and develop the business support team across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll.
- Manage team priorities, workloads, performance and professional development.
- Drive process improvements, system enhancements and operational efficiencies across the finance function.
- Build team capability and role coverage to strengthen continuity across critical finance activities.

Tax & Compliance

- Manage taxation responsibilities, including GST, Fringe Benefits Tax and income tax requirements.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.
- Coordinate and prepare Payment Times Reporting submissions.

📌 Finance Manager (Australia)
🏢 Starbucks
📍 Australia