Medical Cannabis Australia Pty Ltd – North Sydney NSW

Medical Cannabis Australia (MCA) is growing. We are seeking a hands‑on and commercially minded Senior Finance Officer to join our friendly, supportive team.

We are looking for a vibrant, Sydney based finance professional who enjoys getting involved, takes pride in their work and can confidently look after our finances. You will have the skills to prepare budgets and forecasts, along with the responsibility to manage the everyday accounting tasks on time with quality.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll take ownership of the finance function end-to-end.

This is a hands‑on role with plenty of variety, from processing invoices and managing payroll through to financial reporting, budgeting and cashflow forecasting. You will work closely with management, keep us informed about how the business is tracking and help us plan for continued growth.

You will personally deliver the core finance work, bring month end and reporting in‑house and reduce reliance on external accountants, while remaining comfortable with routine processing as an ongoing part of the role.

Key Responsibilities

Daily tasks

Perform the following ongoing operational tasks as transactions and requests arise.

- Manage accounts payable and receivable, expense processing, debtor follow‑up and credit control. Match and accurately code supplier invoices and expenses.
- Maintain bank, credit card and customer deposit records and investigate transaction discrepancies.
- Maintain payroll and leave records, calculate leave and final pay as required, and support HR with the finance aspects of onboarding and offboarding.
- Maintain inventory accounting records and product cost inputs, including landed costs, manufacturing, packaging, labelling, overhead allocations and distributor or AIM fees.




- Track R&D; project costs, staff time and expenditure allocations, and retain supporting evidence for the R&D; Tax Incentive claim.
- Manage finance processes and reporting in Business Central, including data accuracy, finance access and approval workflows, ERP provider liaison, user support and process documentation.
- Apply financial controls and finance policies. Coordinate and review available finance support, provide training and cover, and identify practical ways to improve finance processes as the business grows.
- Weekly and payment cycles — Update the 13‑week cashflow forecast; process supplier payment runs and payroll on agreed schedules.
- Monthly — Complete month end close, journals and account reconciliations; deliver accounts, board reports and dashboards with variance commentary.
- Stocktake and costing cycles — Reconcile inventory, consignment and distributor balances; review stock valuation, variances, provisions and SKU/channel margins.
- Budget and forecast cycles — Maintain annual budgets, rolling forecasts, a 12‑month cashflow outlook and scenario analysis.
- Compliance and year end — Maintain the compliance calendar and workpapers; manage tax, superannuation, workers compensation, annual accounts, any audit and the R&D; Tax Incentive claim, coordinating advisers as needed.
- Scheduled renewals and reviews — Coordinate insurance and ASIC administration; review finance policies and financial controls.

Ad‑hoc tasks





- Provide return on investment and business case analysis for procurement and recent initiatives.
- Support banking, funding, capital planning and relevant grants.
- Deliver finance process improvements and support the transition of month end and reporting in‑house to reduce reliance on external accountants.

What We’re Looking For

You are approachable, organised and confident in your abilities. You enjoy being part of a team, communicate clearly and can take responsibility without needing someone to guide you through each task.

We are looking for someone with:

- CA/CPA qualifications or equivalent.
- At least seven years of finance experience, including transactional and strategic finance.
- Recent experience running the full finance function in a medium‑sized business with a small team is preferred, with evidence of personally completing both senior and routine finance work.
- Practical experience preparing or managing Australian R&D; Tax Incentive claims, including expenditure schedules, supporting records and adviser coordination.
- Proven skills in budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and month end reporting.
- Strong financial modelling, reporting and analytical skills.
- Experience working with Australian businesses and a sound understanding of Australian tax requirements.
- Experience with inventory accounting and stock control.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience is highly desired.
- Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
- A proactive, adaptable approach and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, growing business.
- Previous experience in a regulated industry, such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices or medicinal cannabis, would be highly regarded.

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📌 Senior Finance Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Medical Cannabis Australia
📍 Sydney