6 results for Finance Director Sme in Sydney, New South Wales

Financial Controller

Sydney CBD, New South Wales
remote
Permanent placement
200000 - 200000 AUD / Yearly
<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507">The CompanyOur client is a well-established Australian organisation entering an exciting period of growth and transformation. Backed by experienced investors and an ambitious leadership team, the business has a strong market position, a loyal customer base and clear plans to scale through both organic growth and strategic initiatives.With revenues exceeding $50m and a collaborative, high-performing culture, the organisation offers the rare opportunity to join a business that combines stability with genuine growth ambitions.Finance is viewed as a key business partner, and the successful candidate will work closely with an impressive CFO and leadership team to help shape the next phase of the company's journey.The business operates a hybrid model with an expectation of approximately four days per week in the office. The Role Reporting directly to the CFO, this Financial Controller position has broad responsibility across financial control, governance, reporting and business improvement.You'll lead a small team while remaining hands-on in the detail, ensuring the finance function can support a business undergoing significant growth and change. Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Leading month-end, year-end and statutory reporting processes</li><li>Managing external audit, tax compliance and regulatory obligations</li><li>Producing management reporting, board reporting and financial analysis</li><li>Driving cashflow forecasting, balance sheet management and financial controls</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and business planning activities</li><li>Partnering with stakeholders across the organisation to improve financial outcomes</li><li>Developing finance processes, systems and reporting capability</li><li>Supporting strategic projects, growth initiatives and business transformation activities</li><li>Coaching and developing a small finance team</li><li>Identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, automation and process effectiveness</li></ul> Experience Required:<ul><li>CA qualified with an audit-trained background</li><li>Proven Financial Controller, Head of Finance or Senior Finance Manager experience</li><li>Strong technical accounting, reporting and regulatory knowledge</li><li>Experience operating in a growing or evolving business environment</li><li>Track record improving processes, systems and controls</li><li>Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Comfortable balancing hands-on delivery with strategic involvement</li></ul> The ideal candidate will be commercially minded, adaptable and motivated by the opportunity to build, improve and influence. You'll enjoy operating in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and where your contribution has a genuine impact on the business. On Offer:<ul><li>Financial Controller role with significant visibility and influence</li><li>Salary package of $200,000 + Super + Bonus</li><li>Direct access to an experienced and highly regarded CFO</li><li>Exposure to growth, transformation and strategic projects</li><li>Opportunity to shape and develop the finance function as the organisation continues to scale </li></ul> How to ApplyTo apply online, send your CV directly to Will Cannaby in our Sydney office via email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> Covering letters are not required. </td></tr></tbody></table>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. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/d2lsbC5jYW5uYWJ5LjAyNTIzLjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-08-13T04:38:29Z

Commercial Manager

Sydney CBD, New South Wales
remote
Permanent placement
170000 - 190000 AUD / Yearly
<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507">The Company<ul><li>Join a well-established retail business in clothes and accessories, based in Sydney CBD, with a strong customer focus and a passion for delivering quality products and standout shopping experiences.</li><li>Be part of a fast-paced, style-driven environment where commercial thinking, customer insight, and strong execution all play an important role in business success.</li><li>Work alongside experienced leaders across buying, merchandising, operations, finance, and marketing to help drive performance across the business.</li><li>This is an opportunity to join a brand that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement in a highly competitive retail market.</li><li>Enjoy the energy of a collaborative team culture where ideas are welcomed and commercial results are recognised.</li></ul>The Role<ul><li>As the Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in driving business performance, profitability, and strategic decision-making across the retail operation.</li><li>You will partner with senior leadership to assess trading performance, identify growth opportunities, and support the delivery of commercial initiatives.</li><li>Analyse sales, margin, stock, and category performance to provide clear recommendations that improve revenue and profitability.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes, ensuring commercial targets are realistic, measurable, and aligned to broader business goals.</li><li>Work closely with cross-functional teams including merchandise, retail operations, marketing, and finance to deliver initiatives that improve trading outcomes.</li><li>Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer behaviour to help shape pricing, promotions, and product strategies.</li><li>Build and maintain reporting frameworks, dashboards, and performance insights that enable timely and informed decision-making.</li><li>Identify risks and opportunities within the business and provide practical solutions to improve efficiency, cost control, and commercial return.</li><li>Contribute to strategic projects such as range planning, promotional reviews, business case development, and performance optimisation.</li><li>Bring a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with the ability to move comfortably between high-level planning and day-to-day commercial analysis.</li></ul>About You<ul><li>You have proven experience in a Commercial Manager, business partnering, or senior commercial/financial analysis role, ideally within retail, fashion, apparel, or consumer goods.</li><li>You understand the commercial drivers of a retail business, including sales performance, gross margin, stock flow, pricing, and promotional effectiveness.</li><li>You're highly analytical and confident working with data to generate meaningful insights and practical recommendations.</li><li>You have strong financial acumen and experience with forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and performance analysis.</li><li>You are comfortable influencing stakeholders at different levels and can build strong relationships across both operational and head office teams.</li><li>You have excellent communication skills and can translate complex data into clear, commercially relevant insights.</li><li>You're proactive, solutions-focused, and naturally curious about how to improve business performance.</li><li>You thrive in fast-moving environments and can manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.</li><li>Experience in the retail clothes and accessories sector will be highly regarded.</li><li>You bring a collaborative, positive approach and enjoy being part of a team that is focused on growth, performance, and customer outcomes.</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>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. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGFzY2FsZS5EZXNwbGVudGVyZS4xOTY0MC4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-20T02:04:01Z

Finance Business Partner

Sydney CBD, New South Wales
remote
Permanent placement
160000 - 160000 AUD / Yearly
<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507">Finance Business Partner Sydney, hybrid - 3 days a week in the officeWe're working on a newly created Finance Business Partner role with a high-growth, product-led business supporting some of the largest projects in Australia.This is a business in a genuine scale phase. With a strong pipeline already secured over the next 2-3 years which will see a step change in activity, complexity, and commercial opportunity. They've invested heavily in systems, data, and reporting capability and are now looking for someone to step in and turn that into real commercial impact.The roleThis is not a traditional FP&A reporting position.You'll sit at the centre of the business, partnering across sales, pricing, commercial, and operations to shape decisions, challenge thinking, and drive performance.The foundations are there, dashboards, data, and initial analysis. To date, much of this has been run through the commercial team. The brief now is to bring in a dedicated finance partner to take ownership, elevate the insight, and free the business up to focus on delivery.You'll lead the planning cycle end to end, from budgeting and forecasting through to business cases and post-investment reviews, while also playing a key role in longer-term strategic planning.What you'll be doing<ul><li>Own budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing performance analysis across projects and asset utilisation</li><li>Partner with operational and commercial leaders to translate activity into clear financial outcomes</li><li>Build and challenge business cases, investment decisions, and capital allocation</li><li>Lead post-investment reviews to drive accountability and continuous improvement</li><li>Analyse pricing, margins, and utilisation to identify risks and opportunities</li><li>Support integrated business planning across demand, fleet strategy, and operational delivery</li><li>Use data and dashboards to influence decisions, not just report on them</li></ul>What we're looking for<ul><li>Finance degree and/or CPA/CA qualified</li><li>Proven experience in a business partnering, FP&A, or commercial finance role</li><li>Exposure to large contract, price sensitive environments</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Someone who is naturally curious, asks questions, and gets into the detail</li><li>A strong communicator with presence, able to engage across all levels of the business</li></ul>This is as much about personality as it is technical capability. Our client wants someone who will lean in, build relationships, and become a trusted voice across the organisation.Why this role<ul><li>High-impact, newly created position with real ownership</li><li>Direct exposure to large-scale, complex projects and senior decision makers</li><li>Strong, visible growth pipeline underpinning the business</li><li>Opportunity to shape how finance partners the business, not just support it</li><li>A role that blends commercial, operational, and strategic finance</li></ul>If you're looking for something broader than a standard finance role, where you can genuinely influence outcomes and be part of a business scaling in a meaningful way, this is worth a conversation.ContactFor a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Will Cannaby at Robert Half: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>Reference Number: (06800-0013466891) This is a hybrid position, 3 days a week onsite</td></tr></tbody></table>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. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/d2lsbC5jYW5uYWJ5LjI3NTM3LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-08-10T06:23:38Z

IT Project Manager

Miranda, New South Wales
remote
Permanent placement
150000 - 165000 AUD / Yearly
This client is investing in modern platforms, improved business intelligence capabilities, and stronger project delivery practices to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making across the organisation.Therefore they are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead several high-profile initiatives while helping establish scalable project management standards and governance across the business.Your initial focus will be leading three key transformation programs:<ul><li>Implementation of a new enterprise Data Warehouse and reporting platform</li><li>Selection and implementation of a new ERP solution</li><li>Enhancement of internal project management frameworks, governance, methodologies, and best practices</li></ul>You will play a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to business objectives.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple technology projects and programs</li><li>Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and status reporting</li><li>Coordinate cross-functional teams including technology, vendor resources, operations, finance, and executive stakeholders</li><li>Manage project scope, dependencies, issues, risks, and change requests</li><li>Ensure projects achieve defined business outcomes and benefits</li><li>Oversee solution design, testing, data migration, training, and go-live activities</li><li>Drive adoption and change management initiatives across the organisation</li><li>Rolling out Project Management best practice; develop project management standards, templates, reporting, and documentation</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with external technology partners and implementation vendors</li><li>Manage vendor performance against contractual commitments, milestones, budgets, and SLAs</li><li>Provide clear and concise reporting to senior leadership and executive stakeholders</li></ul>Essential Experience<ul><li>5+ years' experience delivering IT and business transformation projects</li><li>Proven experience implementing enterprise platforms such as ERP, CRM, Data Warehouse, or Business Intelligence solutions</li><li>Strong project planning, governance, budgeting, and risk management skills.</li><li>Demonstrated experience managing third-party vendors and system integrators.</li><li>Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.</li><li>Experience within an SME or mid-sized organisation</li><li>Formal project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent)</li><li>Experience establishing or improving PM capabilities and delivery frameworks</li></ul>This role will start as a 24 month fixed term contract and be 3 days in office.The office is not near public transport, so applicants must own their own vehicle. Reference Number: 06800-0013462223By 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. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bWFyay5iZW5uZXR0LjA0MDIyLjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-07-16T01:36:10Z

Treasurer

Sydney CBD, New South Wales
remote
Permanent placement
195000 - 220000 AUD / Yearly
<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507">The Company<ul><li>Join a well-established machinery and worktools business with a strong presence in the Australian market.</li><li>Based in Sydney CBD, the company supports a broad customer base across industrial, construction and trade sectors.</li><li>Known for quality products, practical innovation and a customer-first mindset, the business continues to invest in growth and operational excellence.</li><li>You'll be joining a collaborative leadership team in a company that values commercial thinking, accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li>This is an excellent opportunity to step into a high-impact finance role within a business that plays an important part in keeping essential industries moving.</li></ul>The Role<ul><li>As Treasurer, you will take ownership of the company's treasury function, ensuring strong cash flow management, liquidity planning and financial risk oversight.</li><li>Lead day-to-day treasury operations, including cash management, forecasting, banking relationships and funding activities.</li><li>Monitor and manage working capital to support business performance and strategic growth initiatives.</li><li>Develop and maintain short- and long-term cash flow forecasts, providing clear visibility to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Oversee debt management, financing arrangements and compliance with banking covenants and internal controls.</li><li>Identify and manage treasury-related risks, including foreign exchange, interest rate and liquidity exposure where relevant.</li><li>Partner closely with finance, operations and executive leadership to support business planning and key commercial decisions.</li><li>Drive process improvements across treasury systems, reporting and controls to enhance efficiency and governance.</li><li>Prepare treasury reporting and insights for senior leadership, helping shape financial strategy and decision-making.</li><li>Act as a trusted advisor across the business, bringing a proactive and commercially minded approach to treasury management.</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Proven experience in a senior treasury or corporate finance role, ideally within a product-led, industrial, manufacturing, machinery or related environment.</li><li>Strong technical understanding of cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, banking facilities, debt structures and financial risk management.</li><li>Confident managing senior stakeholder and banking relationships, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively.</li><li>Commercially astute, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on delivery.</li><li>High attention to detail, strong analytical capability and a natural ability to turn financial data into practical business insight.</li><li>A proactive and solutions-focused mindset, with the confidence to work autonomously and lead through change.</li><li>Strong knowledge of treasury controls, compliance and governance best practice.</li><li>Relevant finance, accounting or treasury qualifications will be highly regarded.</li><li>You'll be someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is motivated by the opportunity to build, improve and make a genuine impact.</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>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. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGFzY2FsZS5EZXNwbGVudGVyZS44MTIzNy4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-20T06:28:40Z

IT Business Analyst

Mascot, New South Wales
remote
Permanent placement
140000 - 160000 AUD / Yearly
<table width="689"><tbody><tr><td width="516">We're seeking an IT Business Analyst with strong experience across ERP platforms, finance processes (GL/AP/AR) and system integrations to take ownership of a portfolio of enterprise applications. Please note this role is 5 days in office and you must have your own transport.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Act as the SME for your portfolio of enterprise applications</li><li>Gather and analyse business requirements for system enhancements and improvements</li><li>Work closely with Finance and operational stakeholders to optimise business processes</li><li>Support system enhancements, upgrades, maintenance and production issues</li><li>Coordinate and execute UAT planning, testing and business readiness activities</li><li>Manage vendor relationships and coordinate external development partners</li><li>Perform system triage and determine when issues can be resolved internally versus escalated</li><li>Support system integrations, API connectivity and data flows</li><li>Assist with Microsoft D365 release testing (including RSAT where applicable)</li><li>Drive automation opportunities using Power Platform and modern Microsoft technologies</li><li>Contribute to future transformation projects, including the planned consolidation of Yardi into D365</li></ul> About You<ul><li>Previous experience supporting ERP platforms (Dynamics 365 highly regarded but not essential)</li><li>Strong understanding of Finance processes including GL, AP, AR and invoicing</li><li>Experience working with enterprise application enhancements and production support</li><li>Knowledge of system integrations, APIs, XML or related technologies</li><li>Experience partnering with Finance and business stakeholders</li><li>Strong vendor management and stakeholder engagement skills</li><li>Ability to understand end-to-end system and business process impacts</li><li>Experience defining and coordinating User Acceptance Testing (UAT)</li><li>A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a willingness to take ownership</li></ul> Why Join Us<ul><li>Own and influence a critical enterprise application portfolio</li><li>Work across both BAU improvements and strategic transformation projects</li><li>High level of autonomy and visibility across the business</li><li>Collaborative, supportive IT team</li><li>Opportunity to shape future system roadmaps and automation initiatives</li></ul>Reference Number: (<a href="https://rh.my.salesforce.com/a1GVT000007dEjp">06800-0013473385</a>) </td></tr></tbody></table>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. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZGF2aWQuc215dGhlLjk2NDI1LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-07-21T23:32:56Z