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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270

Job description

Finance Manager | $150,000 | Inner Suburbs | Marketing Industry

Job title : Finance Manager & ControllerLocation : Melbourne

  • Suited to a 2nd or 3rd mover with finance leadership experience
  • Privately owned growing business with a dynamic fun culture
  • Inner eastern suburbs | Close to public transport and parking

The Opportunity

An exceptional opportunity for a CA or CPA qualified finance professional to take ownership of the finance function for a long standing Australian-owned marketing business presence across Melbourne and regional Victoria. Our client has a proud local heritage and a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and community engagement.

The Challenge

In this Finance Manager role, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • Preparation of monthly financial reports covering balance sheet, profit and loss, internal management reports and cashflow statements
  • Preparing budget/expense reports
  • Updating and maintaining financial information in Xero, company specific financial performance software, and PowerBI
  • Manage the budgeting, forecasting and cost reduction opportunities
  • Month end reporting including journals, accruals, prepayments and intercompany transactions
  • Lodge BAS, PAYG and other similar tax obligations
  • Managing three staff

The Expertise

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

  • CA or CPA qualification and ideally trained in a chartered firm working with private / SME clients. You will have made a 1st or 2nd move in industry and have leadership experience. 
  • An ability and attitude to work in a hands on capacity
  • Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards, tax compliance, and financial regulations.
  • Proven experience in managing finance teams.
  • Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.
  • Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving abilities.

The Next Step

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration, or a copy of the position description, please call Thomas Burt for a confidential discussion on 0427 465 934.  
Or alternatively please apply per the link below.
  
About ThompsonCook
  
ThompsonCook fosters strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We recruit for key finance function roles, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Chief Financial Officers, as well as positions in Treasury, Tax, and Audit. We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions.

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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270