Finance Director Sme jobs in Sydney, New South Wales

Finance Manager

Sydney CBD, New South Wales
remote
Permanent placement
150000 - 165000 AUD / Yearly
<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507">The OrganisationOur client is a large, established multinational organisation with significant operations across Australia and a sizeable local finance function.The business is has recently undertaken a broader finance transformation, with a strong focus on improving systems, automation, reporting and the way finance partners with the wider organisation.This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and successful business in a broadFinance Manager position, combining financial accounting, reporting, team leadership and commercial stakeholder management. Please note that there is local travel involved in this role, 2-4 times per month. The PositionReporting to the CFO, the Finance Manager will take responsibility for the financial accounting and reporting requirements across multiple operations in NSW.You will oversee month end, financial reporting and balance sheet integrity, while also leading an experienced transactional finance team. The role will work closely with operational leaders across the business, providing accurate financial information and helping improve processes and controls.The organisation has invested in finance transformation, automation and technology, creating an improved way the function operates while developing towards a future Financial Controller position. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage the month-end close process across multiple operations.</li><li>Oversee accruals, journals, balance sheet reconciliations and P&L reporting.</li><li>Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and month-end results.</li><li>Lead and support an experienced Accounts Receivable and accounting team.</li><li>Provide financial reporting and analysis to operational and senior management.</li><li>Partner with business leaders across multiple sites, building strong relationships outside of finance.</li><li>Maintain strong financial controls and ensure accounting processes are consistently applied.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and broader finance requirements as required.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve and automate accounting and reporting processes.</li><li>Support ongoing finance transformation and technology initiatives.</li><li>Assist the CFO with projects and broader financial reporting requirements.</li><li>Provide support and guidance to the wider finance team.</li></ul> Candidate ProfileTo be successful in this position, you will bring:<ul><li>Completed CA qualification.</li><li>Ability to travel locally 1-2 hours out of Sydney in your own vehicle.</li><li>Strong financial accounting and reporting experience within a medium to large organisation.</li><li>Experience managing month-end, P&L and balance sheet reporting.</li><li>Previous exposure to Accounts Receivable and/or Accounts Payable functions.</li><li>Demonstrated experience leading or supervising a finance team.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively with operational and finance leaders.</li><li>A hands-on approach and willingness to operate across both detailed accounting and broader business issues.</li><li>Strong systems capability, with exposure to reporting and business intelligence tools advantageous.</li><li>An interest in process improvement, automation and finance transformation.</li></ul> What's on Offer?<ul><li>Broad Finance Manager role with responsibility across multiple operations.</li><li>Leadership of an established and experienced finance team.</li><li>Work closely with an experienced CFO who will provide ongoing coaching and development.</li><li>Genuine opportunity to develop towards a future Financial Controller position.</li><li>Exposure to significant finance transformation, automation and technology initiatives.</li><li>Large, stable organisation offering long-term career opportunities.</li><li>Sydney-based position with exposure across multiple business operations.</li></ul> Reference Number: 06800-0013511237This is a hybrid position with 1 day working remotely per week. The role also involves travel, having your own transport is preferred.</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/d2lsbC5jYW5uYWJ5LjMyNDI4LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-21T23:44:17Z

Finance Manager

Sydney CBD, New South Wales
remote
Permanent placement
140000 - 175000 AUD / Yearly
<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507">Our client is a leading national organisation seeking an experienced, commercially minded and results-oriented Finance Manager to join their finance leadership team. About the RoleThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to work within a large and established organisation.Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will lead key accounting and finance operations across the Australian business, including financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow management, compliance and internal controls.You will also play an important role in finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives, while leading and developing a team and partnering closely with operational and senior stakeholders across the business. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead the day-to-day accounting and finance operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial information</li><li>Oversee the month-end close process and review monthly financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting</li><li>Provide variance analysis and financial insights to identify key trends, risks and opportunities</li><li>Oversee cash flow forecasting, treasury activities, accounts payable and accounts receivable processes</li><li>Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, taxation requirements and other regulatory obligations</li><li>Maintain and continuously improve the internal control environment to protect company assets and ensure the integrity of financial reporting</li><li>Partner with operational and senior management teams to support effective commercial decision-making</li><li>Manage relationships with external auditors and other key external stakeholders</li></ul> About You<ul><li>CA or CPA qualified</li><li>Demonstrated experience leading and developing finance teams, including the ability to manage teams across multiple business areas</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, taxation, regulatory requirements and audit processes</li><li>Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management experience</li><li>Experience driving process improvement or finance transformation initiatives</li><li>Advanced Excel capability, with experience using ERP and financial reporting systems; Power BI exposure would be advantageous</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Excellent communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills</li><li>A proactive, hands-on and continuous improvement mindset</li></ul> Apply Today:Apply today by following the link or alternatively submit your CV directly via email to Bobbie at [email protected].Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant.Reference Number: <a id="menurvh5" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://rh.my.salesforce.com/a1gvt0000087p1t" href="https://rh.my.salesforce.com/a1GVT0000087P1t" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">06800-0013504524</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/Ym9iYmllLnNoZWEuODQwMzAuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-30T04:07:50Z

Finance Manager

Sydney CBD, New South Wales
remote
Permanent placement
140000 - 160000 AUD / Yearly
<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507">An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established and growing organisation based in Sydney CBD.This is a key role within the finance function, responsible for overseeing the financial operations across a multisite environment. You will partner closely with senior stakeholders and operational teams, providing strong financial oversight, commercial insights and support to the broader business. We are looking for a hands-on Finance Manager who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has proven experience managing finance across multiple sites, entities or business units. Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Oversee the day-to-day financial operations across multiple sites</li><li>Lead month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Prepare and review management reporting, budgets and forecasts</li><li>Provide insightful financial analysis and commentary to senior stakeholders</li><li>Partner with operational leaders to drive financial performance</li><li>Monitor revenue, costs, margins and key business performance metrics</li><li>Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger functions</li><li>Drive improvements across finance processes, controls and reporting</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and strategic business initiatives</li><li>Lead and mentor members of the finance team</li></ul>About You<ul><li>CA/CPA qualified or working towards completion.</li><li>Minimum 3 years' experience in accounting, audit or finance.</li><li>Previous experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior finance role</li><li>Proven multisite, multi-entity or geographically dispersed business experience</li><li>Strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills</li><li>Commercially minded with the ability to partner effectively with non-finance stakeholders</li></ul> Apply today!Applications will be accepted by submitting your CV directly via email to Vicky Tan on <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>Please note that due to the large numbers of responses expected, it may be difficult to respond with a personal message to every application. Reference Number: <a href="https://rh.my.salesforce.com/a1GVT00000882b7">06800-0013505400</a> This is an on-site position.</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/Vmlja3kuVGFuLjY2ODM4LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-14T02:17:09Z

Tax 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 IT hardware business based in Sydney CBD, supporting a diverse customer base with innovative technology solutions and a strong commitment to operational excellence.</li><li>This is an organisation that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and commercial thinking, with finance playing a key role in supporting strategic decision-making.</li><li>You'll be part of a professional, high-performing environment where your expertise in tax will be valued and where you can help shape best practice across the business.</li><li>Conveniently located in Sydney CBD, this role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a dynamic and fast-paced industry.</li></ul>The Role<ul><li>Lead the company's tax function across compliance, reporting, planning, and risk management.</li><li>Manage direct and indirect tax obligations, including income tax, GST/BAS, FBT, and other regulatory requirements.</li><li>Oversee preparation and review of tax returns, tax effect accounting, and year-end tax reporting processes.</li><li>Partner with finance and senior stakeholders to provide practical tax advice that supports business decisions and commercial outcomes.</li><li>Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess the impact on the business, ensuring ongoing compliance and proactive planning.</li><li>Manage relationships with external advisors, auditors, and relevant regulatory bodies.</li><li>Support process improvement initiatives to strengthen controls, streamline reporting, and improve tax governance frameworks.</li><li>Contribute to broader finance projects, including business expansion, systems changes, and operational improvements where tax input is required.</li></ul>About You<ul><li>You are an experienced Tax Manager or Senior Tax professional with strong technical knowledge across corporate tax and indirect tax.</li><li>You bring experience from either industry or professional services, ideally within a fast-moving, commercially focused environment.</li><li>You have a relevant degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce, and CA, CPA, or CTA qualifications will be highly regarded.</li><li>You are confident interpreting legislation, identifying risk, and providing clear, practical advice to non-tax stakeholders.</li><li>You have strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.</li><li>You are a strong communicator who can build trusted relationships across finance, leadership, and external partners.</li><li>Experience in technology, distribution, hardware, or product-based businesses will be advantageous.</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/am9zaHVhLmJ1cmtlLjI3MDE5LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-10T00:13:57Z

Finance Business Partner

Sydney CBD, New South Wales
remote
Contract/Temporary
140000 - 140000 AUD / Yearly
<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507">The OpportunityWorking within a collaborative finance team, you will support several important business projects and change initiatives while partnering closely with project managers and senior stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing structure to complex information, solving problems and transforming data into meaningful commercial insights.This is a short term contract role.The RoleYour key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Providing financial leadership and support across key business projects and change initiatives</li><li>Supporting a major HRIS replacement project</li><li>Partnering with project managers to provide financial guidance and oversight</li><li>Preparing project reporting, monitoring costs and remapping expenditure where required</li><li>Reconciling information from multiple sources and investigating discrepancies</li><li>Consolidating and interpreting complex data sets</li><li>Turning financial data into clear, practical insights for stakeholders</li></ul>Identifying opportunities to improve reporting, processes and decision-makingAbout YouTo be successful in this role, you will ideally have:<ul><li>Strong Finance Business Partnering, commercial finance or project accounting experience</li><li>Demonstrated capability across reporting, analytics and financial insights</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large or complex data sets</li><li>Power BI experience</li><li>Strong reconciliation and problem-solving capabilities</li><li>The ability to develop practical and systematic solutions</li><li>Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills</li><li>Previous exposure to transformation or change projects will be highly regarded</li></ul> Please reach out today: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>Reference Number: <a href="https://rh--c.vf.force.com/a1GVT0000084Kun">06800-0013501223</a> This is a hybrid position.</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/UGFzY2FsZS5EZXNwbGVudGVyZS4yMDA4MC4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-07T04:24:17Z

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