Strategic Finance Manager at CreditorWatch

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Modelling, Excel, Three-Statement Models, DCF, Strategic Planning, M&A Evaluation, Capital Raising, Unit Economics, Budgeting, Forecasting, Cash Flow Projections, Stakeholder Management, SaaS Business Models, Investor Relations, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis

Industry

Financial Services

Description

⭐️NEWLY CREATED ROLE⭐️Who are we? So you might ask, who's CreditorWatch? Well, we are a leading Australian data and technology company that provides businesses with access to unique data and innovative products. By using our platform, our customers can confidently manage their commercial relationships, improve productivity and reduce financial risk. As a commercial credit reporting bureau, we offer a complete suite of credit reporting products and data insights covering the entire customer lifecycle, from customer onboarding and credit decision automation to credit risk management and automated collections. We were established in 2010 and most recently were named as one of AFR's Top 10 Best Places to Work as well as certified by Great Place to Work consecutively across 2022-2025. We saw significant growth in 2025 and that's not about to change. We are on track to break records in 2026, scaling at pace, making this the perfect time to join CreditorWatch. Our Purpose ✅ Empower Australian businesses to trade confidently with their customers. Our Mission 🏆 We aim to be number one in our industry by delivering unique data insights and innovative products. Your Role & Team Our Strategic Finance Manager will drive financial strategy and operational excellence across our rapidly scaling fintech platform. This role represents a unique opportunity for high-performing professionals to transition from advising on transactions to executing strategic initiatives that directly impact business outcomes. This position emphasises forward-looking decision support, investment cases, planning, and commercial value creation initiatives while working at the intersection of Strategy, Corporate Development, FP&A, and Commercial Finance. The cross-functional scope provides an opportunity to accelerate your professional development across multiple finance disciplines simultaneously, while providing immediate exposure to C-suite strategic planning and board-level decision-making typically reserved for more senior positions in traditional corporate finance hierarchies, with direct engagement opportunities with executive leadership and board members. You'll report directly to the GM, Strategic Finance & FP&A in this role. Please note, it's a full-time opportunity offering hybrid working conditions out of our Sydney CBD Office. Some of your responsibilities include and are not limited to: Lead long-range strategic planning processes, developing multi-year financial models that inform executive decision-making and board presentations. Spearhead corporate development initiatives including M&A opportunity evaluation, partnership assessments, and capital raising activities Present strategic financial analysis and recommendations directly to C-suite executives and board members, translating complex data into actionable insights that drive business decisions. Drive optimisation of unit economics across CreditorWatch's product lines, identifying opportunities to improve customer acquisition costs, lifetime value, and contribution margins. Own budgeting and forecasting processes, directly managing FP&A workstreams including revenue forecasting, expense planning, cash flow projections, and capital allocation scenarios with institutional-grade rigour. Build and maintain strategic relationships with C-suite executives and board members, serving as a trusted advisor on financial matters and business strategy. Partner with business unit leaders to develop financial frameworks that support strategic initiatives such as new product launches, market expansion, and pricing strategy optimisation Support fundraising and investor relations activities by developing compelling financial narratives and responding to due diligence requests from institutional investors and strategic partners. Our ideal candidate 6+ years’ experience in investment banking, corporate development, strategy, or financial analysis Strong financial modelling skills (Excel, 3-statement models, DCF) Commercially minded, with ability to translate insights into strategic outcomes Highly analytical, with experience interpreting complex data and identifying trends Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with senior-level influence Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MBA, CFA, CPA, CA) Understanding of SaaS business models and value drivers Experience in high-growth tech, SaaS, fintech, or financial services Exposure to AI-driven opportunities and applications More than just work 🏃🏽‍♀️ Keep Active – All employees get a Fitness First Platinum gym membership. ☕️ Daily Fuel – Barista-made coffee, breakfast, snacks, lunches and drinks on us – we got you! 📲 Phone Credits - We pay you $50 per month to put towards your plans - how good. ❤️‍🩹 Wellness Days – Receive an additional day off each month. Whether you’re pursuing physical activities, cultivating your mental wellbeing or supporting your community… this is your time to switch off from work. 💆🏽‍♂️ Monthly Massages – We offer monthly in-house massages to soothe those sore spots and tight knots. Poor posture? Stressful week? We get it. 💰 Bonus Shares – We offer our dedicated employees’ performance-based bonuses. Our employees are also permitted to gain access to our bespoke Employee Share Scheme, giving you the rare opportunity to invest in a growing technology company. 🤩 Fun Activities – We love escaping the workplace to do fun stuff. Whether its pasta-making, sailing classes, touch footy, winery tours, go karting or relaxing on the company boat (yeah… we own a boat) – these monthly team building activities will keep you feeling valued and connected. 👩🏻‍⚖️ Legal Services – Our employees get access to free legal services – from conveyancing and property advice to legal assistance around wills, trusts, powers of attorney and more. We make life easier for you, saving you time, money and unnecessary headaches. Our Values ⚡️ The 1%’ers add up – Our commitment to going that one step further sets us apart, as we believe that small efforts or improvements in any aspect of our work collectively lead to significant success. 👊🏼 We are dependable and trustworthy – Our clients are everything to us and we are passionate about maintaining and delivering reliable and trusted services to them. 📈 We are committed to growth – Our success comes from our ability to grow and adapt; both collectively and individually. We set the bar high to ensure we continue to innovate and exceed expectations. We are dedicated to the development of our business and our people. 🫶🏾 Our people make the difference – Just as we help small businesses think big, we help our employees achieve their aspirations. We provide our people with challenges and opportunities, supporting them to live their best lives. Recruitment Process – We like to keep it simple! Phone Screening – A deep dive into the company, role and experience required, including a thorough review of your match to the role – let’s get to know each other and ensure the opportunity is a match! Hiring Manager Meeting – This is an opportunity to showcase why your background and skill set aligns to the role and ask questions – be as curious as you want! Functional Meeting – Here you’ll be set up with a take home case-challenge that is designed to look into the way you think and approach certain situations. Values Meeting – We’d love to hear why CreditorWatch and see how you’d fit into our world. We are committed to you We offer a fantastic culture with open communication and rewards and recognition that include probation celebrations, all-staff birthday and service anniversary celebrations. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to excellence through diversity. We do not discriminate on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Responsibilities

The Strategic Finance Manager will lead long-range strategic planning, develop multi-year financial models, and spearhead corporate development initiatives like M&A evaluation and capital raising. Responsibilities also include presenting financial analysis to C-suite executives, optimizing unit economics, and owning budgeting and forecasting processes.