<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p>An exciting opportunity exists for a <strong>Finance Manager</strong> to step into a broad, hands-on leadership role within a purpose-driven organisation operating at scale across Victoria. This role offers exposure to <strong>end-to-end financial leadership</strong>, strategic business partnering, and direct engagement with executive stakeholders and the Board.</p><p>This is an ideal <strong>first-time industry move</strong> for a high-performing Manager from a <strong>Mid-Tier or Big 4 professional services background</strong> who is ready to step into a true leadership role and make a tangible impact. This would also be suitable for someone with <strong>strong industry experience</strong>, looking to step up from a senior financial accountant role.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong></p><p>Reporting to the CFO, this role will see you take full ownership of the finance function while leading a small, capable team across financial accounting, management accounting and transactional operations.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Leading and developing the <strong>finance team</strong> across financial accounting, management accounting and accounts.</li><li>Acting as a <strong>strategic business partner</strong> to senior stakeholders across the organisation.</li><li>Owning the <strong>budgeting and reforecasting cycles</strong>, providing insights and recommendations.</li><li>Delivering <strong>accurate and timely monthly financial reporting packs</strong> across revenue, expenditure, AR, AP and performance metrics.</li><li>Driving <strong>cashflow management</strong>, analysis and forecasting.</li><li>Leading the <strong>external audit process</strong> and supporting the preparation of the annual financial statements.</li><li>Managing the organisation's <strong>insurance program</strong>.</li><li>Supporting <strong>Board reporting and governance requirements</strong>.</li><li>Delivering KPI reporting and long-term financial planning to support business strategy.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with all <strong>statutory and regulatory obligations</strong>.</li></ul><ul><li>Leading continuous improvement across <strong>financial controls, risk and systems</strong>.</li></ul><p>This is a highly visible role that blends <strong>technical excellence, leadership, and commercial influence</strong>.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your Profile</span></strong></p><p>You are a commercially astute, values-led finance professional who thrives in a broad, high-impact role. You bring a strong technical foundation and are now ready to step out of professional services into a senior in-house leadership position.</p><p>You will likely have:</p><ul><li><strong>5 - 8 years' experience</strong>.</li><li><strong>CA or CPA qualification</strong>.</li><li><strong>Mid-Tier or Big 4 background</strong> highly regarded - first movers strongly encouraged.</li><li>A strong blend of <strong>financial accounting, management reporting and commercial analysis</strong>.</li><li>Proven experience <strong>leading or mentoring junior staff</strong>.</li><li>Advanced <strong>Excel skills</strong>, including sophisticated modelling.</li><li>High levels of <strong>accuracy, attention to detail and analytical thinking</strong>.</li><li>Strong <strong>written and verbal communication skills</strong>.</li><li>The ability to manage competing priorities in a <strong>fast-paced environment</strong>.</li><li>A <strong>values-driven leadership style</strong> with high energy and a collaborative mindset.</li></ul><p>You are someone who wants to be <strong>closer to the business</strong>, influence outcomes, and be part of an organisation where your work genuinely makes a difference.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">A</span></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">pply Today</span></strong></p><p>Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button</p><p><em>Reference Number:</em> <strong>06810-0013343641JM</strong></p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. 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