About the job

Finance Manager | PE-Backed Services Group | Sydney

THE COMPANY

Highbury is partnering with a PE-backed services group in Sydney that is looking for a hands-on Finance Manager. This is a role for someone ready for broad ownership across the finance function, with real exposure to FP&A, commercial decision-making, tax, transformation and strategic projects.

Reporting to the Financial Controller and working closely with the CFO, you'll join a high-performing finance team at an important stage of the group's organic growth. You will partner with operational leaders, senior management and the PE sponsor across financial reporting, planning and analysis, commercial finance and strategic initiatives.

It suits someone from Big 4, mid-tier or a strong commercial environment who wants more ownership and a broader remit in a high-growth business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the month-end close, including journals, reconciliations, accruals and balance sheet reviews
• Prepare management, statutory, board and investor reporting, providing clear insight into financial performance
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting, working with operational leaders to understand performance and key drivers
• Deliver meaningful variance analysis and commentary, translating financial results into commercial insights
• Coordinate tax compliance and reporting across BAS/GST, payroll tax and income tax, working with external advisers as required
• Drive and support finance transformation initiatives across ERP, automation, reporting and financial controls
• Support audit, lender and covenant reporting, as well as business cases and investment decisions

REQUIREMENTS

• CA/CPA qualified with a strong technical accounting foundation and commercial experience
• Proven experience across month-end, financial reporting, management accounting and FP&A
• Working knowledge of Australian tax (BAS/GST, payroll tax, income tax)
• Commercially minded, with the confidence to partner with operational stakeholders and senior leadership
• Strong Excel skills and experience with modern ERP/reporting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, Xero, Power BI or similar

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly via LinkedIn. Alternatively, you can forward your CV to Scott McPherson at scott@highburyexecutive.com.au

Due to the high volume of applications received, only longlisted and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.