Manager, Finance

As the Finance Manager, you will support the Senior Manager, Finance, in overseeing statutory and management reporting for the Australian entities. This is a hands-on and technically focused role responsible for ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in reporting, audit, and accounting activities - including support for asset transactions, funding structures, and process improvements. This is a 7-month fixed term contract covering a parental leave.

Responsibilities

Support the month-end close process for Australia entities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting; Prepare and review monthly reporting deliverables, variance analyses, and supporting schedules for Group consolidation; Ensure reporting compliance with Group accounting policies and Australian Accounting Standards (AASB); Collaborate with regional and Group finance teams to resolve reporting or intercompany issues; Prepare statutory financial statements and liaise with external auditors to ensure smooth completion of year-end audits; Coordinate and respond to audit requests, providing explanations and supporting documentation; Assist the Senior Manager in performing accounting analysis and assessment for transactions executed in Australia, including acquisitions, divestments, restructures, and funding arrangements; Prepare technical accounting memos or summaries to support management decision-making; Support the application of Group accounting policies and ensure consistency in accounting treatment across entities; Identify opportunities to simplify and standardize reporting processes across AU entities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and governance; Support automation initiatives and system enhancements in collaboration with the Group Reporting team; Implement best practices to improve internal controls, documentation quality, and workflow efficiency; Provide financial reporting support for asset recycling or transaction-related projects, including analysis and documentation; Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, and Legal teams on funding, capital structure, or transaction accounting matters; Contribute to business expansion initiatives by providing accounting and reporting inputs as required

Requirements

Qualified Accountant (CA/CPA or equivalent) with 8-10 years' experience in financial reporting, controllership, or technical accounting, preferably with multinational or high-growth organizations; Strong knowledge of AASB and IFRS, with experience in accounting for complex transactions and preparing accounting position papers; Proven experience in team leadership and coaching, managing small, high-performing teams; Demonstrated capability in statutory reporting, month-end close, and audit management; Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner effectively with Group, Tax, Legal, Treasury and external auditors; Strategic mindset with a passion for process improvement, transformation, and team development; Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment