Finance Manager | Short Term Contract

North Sydney | Immediate Start | Financial Services | Office Based (5 Days)

About the Role

An established financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join on a short term contract basis.

This is a hands on role suited to a Finance Manager or Financial Controller who can hit the ground running with minimal handover. You will take ownership across financial control, reporting and day to day finance operations while leading a small finance team.

The role offers broad exposure across financial reporting, cash flow, statutory and regulatory requirements, reconciliations and finance process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

* Take ownership of day to day financial control and accounting operations

* Lead and support a small finance team

* Oversee AP and AR functions

* Manage cash flow and liquidity

* Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and reconciliations

* Manage month end close and management reporting

* Review reporting across multiple entities and securitisation vehicles

* Support tax, statutory and regulatory reporting requirements

* Assist with ASIC and APRA reporting

* Support annual financial statements and external audit

* Provide technical accounting and financial control guidance

* Identify and resolve accounting and process issues

* Maintain strong financial controls and reporting accuracy

* Support finance projects and process improvements

About You

* Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Financial Controller

* Available to commence immediately or at very short notice

* Strong financial control and month end reporting experience

* Financial services experience strongly preferred

* Experience managing or mentoring finance staff

* Strong general ledger and reconciliation skills

* Comfortable working hands on and getting into the detail

* Understanding of statutory and regulatory reporting

* CA or CPA qualification preferred

* MYOB experience advantageous

* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

* Able to quickly understand a business and operate independently

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity for an experienced finance professional to step into an established business, take immediate ownership and make an impact across a broad finance function.

If you are available immediately and have the experience to step into a Finance Manager role with minimal handover, apply now.

Location: North Sydney

Contract: Short Term Contract

Work Arrangement: Office Based (5 days)

Start: Immediate / ASAP

Industry: Financial Services