5 results for Operations Manager Financial Services in Sydney, New South Wales

Senior Operations Manager

Sydney CBD, New South Wales
remote
Permanent placement
220000 - 220000 AUD / Yearly
Senior Operations ManagerSydney | $220k inc. super + bonus | 5 days in officeA highly established and regulated financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Operations Manager to lead a sizeable operational function and play a key role in the continued development of the business.This is an excellent opportunity for an operations professional with a background in wealth management, investment management, financial advice or a similar financial services environment who enjoys being close to the detail while also driving process improvement, team performance and operational change.The Role<ul><li>Lead, manage and develop a sizeable operations team</li><li>Oversee day-to-day operational activities, ensuring high standards of accuracy, service and delivery</li><li>Review and improve operational processes, systems and workflows</li><li>Identify opportunities to increase efficiency through automation and technology</li><li>Maintain strong operational controls, governance and risk management</li><li>Work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to resolve issues and deliver improvements</li><li>Lead operational change and process improvement initiatives</li><li>Develop a high-performing, accountable and collaborative team</li><li>Act as a key point of escalation for complex operational matters</li></ul>About YouYou will be an experienced operations professional with a strong understanding of wealth management or broader financial services operations and a track record of successfully leading teams.Ideally, you will bring:<ul><li>Experience managing a sizeable operations team within wealth management, investment management, financial advice or a related financial services environment</li><li>Strong understanding of operational processes, controls and risk</li><li>Experience working within a highly regulated environment</li><li>A track record of improving processes, systems and operational efficiency</li><li>Strong people leadership and team development skills</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>The ability to understand operational detail while taking ownership of broader improvements</li><li>A proactive, practical and commercially minded approach</li></ul>This role would suit someone who is currently operating at Senior Manager / Operations Manager level and is ready to take ownership of a significant team and broader operational remit.This is a 5-day-per-week office-based role in Sydney.This is a rare opportunity to join an established financial services organisation in a senior operational position, with genuine scope to improve processes, develop people and make a meaningful impact across the business.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/amFjay5oYXNsYW0uMTI3NzMuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-19T00:28:23Z

Risk and Resilience Manager

Sydney CBD, New South Wales
remote
Permanent placement
160000 - 170000 AUD / Yearly
Risk & Resilience ManagerSydney | Hybrid | Financial Markets | $160- $170k + SuperAn opportunity has arisen for a Risk & Resilience Manager to join a leading financial markets organisation and play a key role in strengthening the resilience of critical business operations.This is a hands-on role focused on operational resilience, business continuity, operational risk and scenario testing, with responsibility for delivering resilience initiatives across Market Operations and supporting the ongoing development of the organisation's broader resilience framework.The role would suit an experienced operational resilience or risk professional, as well as someone coming from a risk consulting, risk advisory or resilience consulting background who has worked with complex financial services organisations.The roleYou will be responsible for:<ul><li>Delivering the Market Operations resilience strategy and supporting the implementation of resilience uplift initiatives.</li><li>Contributing to the development and ongoing enhancement of the enterprise resilience framework.</li><li>Developing and maintaining scenario libraries and incident response playbooks.</li><li>Supporting the development of recovery strategies to respond to severe but plausible disruption scenarios.</li><li>Coordinating and delivering business continuity and operational resilience testing, identifying gaps and driving remediation actions.</li><li>Supporting the identification and assessment of critical operations and the ongoing operationalisation of the Operational Resilience Framework.</li><li>Conducting risk assessments and supporting the identification, monitoring and mitigation of operational risks.</li><li>Providing practical risk and resilience advice to business, operations and technology stakeholders.</li><li>Monitoring regulatory and industry developments relevant to operational resilience and business continuity.</li><li>Supporting broader risk governance, reporting and resilience uplift initiatives.</li></ul>About youWe're looking for someone with demonstrated experience building and maintaining operational resilience capabilities within financial services or another complex, highly regulated environment.You may come from an in-house operational resilience, operational risk or business continuity role, or from a risk consulting / risk advisory environment where you have delivered resilience and risk projects for financial services clients.You will ideally have:<ul><li>Experience developing and implementing operational resilience frameworks and capabilities.</li><li>Strong experience developing scenario libraries, incident response playbooks and recovery strategies.</li><li>Experience delivering business continuity testing, resilience exercises or scenario analysis and translating findings into remediation actions.</li><li>Understanding of operational risk management, risk assessments, controls, risk monitoring and reporting.</li><li>Experience working with business, operations and technology stakeholders.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess vulnerabilities and develop practical resilience solutions.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul>Experience with APRA CPS 230 and working within a regulated financial services environment would be highly regarded.Experience across financial markets, market operations or technology would also be advantageous, alongside familiarity with incident response frameworks and ASIC market integrity requirements.Why this role?This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded financial markets organisation at a time of continued investment in operational resilience and risk maturity.You'll have the opportunity to work across critical operations, influence senior stakeholders and deliver tangible resilience improvements across a complex and highly regulated environment.For someone coming from risk consulting or advisory, this also offers the opportunity to move into a role with genuine ownership and long-term impact within a leading financial services organisation.Salary: Up to $170k + super Location: Sydney | Hybrid 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/amFjay5oYXNsYW0uNTY4MTguMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-21T03:52:08Z

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

Finance Director | Hybrid Environment

Sydney CBD, New South Wales
remote
Permanent placement
250000 - 375000 AUD / Yearly
Finance Director | Sydney The OrganisationOur client is a large, purpose-led organisation operating at the intersection of property, infrastructure, investment and community impact. While structured as a not-for-profit, it is highly commercial in nature, managing a substantial portfolio of assets, debt facilities, capital programs and long-term growth initiatives. Key highlights include:<ul><li>Flexible hybrid working environment based in Sydney, NFP salary packaging.</li><li>Multi-billion-dollar asset base across NSW, VIC and QLD and significant capital management responsibilities.</li><li>Large and sophisticated property portfolio with ongoing development activity.</li><li>Strong balance sheet (in surplus), funding capability and investment focus.</li><li>Active digital, finance and business transformation agenda.</li><li>Genuine social impact through the delivery of essential services to the community.</li></ul> The RoleReporting to the CFO, this is a broad and influential Finance Director position with responsibility for leading the finance function, a team of approximately 20.This is far more than a traditional controllership role. You will combine financial stewardship, commercial leadership and strategic partnering while working closely with executive leaders, the board, financial institutions and other key stakeholders.The role offers significant exposure to transformation initiatives, capital management, treasury activities, major funding programs and long-term strategic planning. There is also a genuine opportunity to broaden your remit over time and contribute to the future direction of the organisation as well as career progression to the position of CFO. Role Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the organisation's finance function, providing strategic financial leadership and governance.</li><li>Oversee financial reporting, audit, tax, compliance and control frameworks.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and performance management activities.</li><li>Manage treasury, debt funding and capital management programs.</li><li>Partner with executive leadership and the board to support critical business decisions.</li><li>Drive finance transformation, systems improvement, automation and process optimisation initiatives.</li><li>Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing finance team.</li><li>Support growth initiatives including property acquisition, development and long-term funding strategies.</li></ul> Your ProfileWe are interested in experienced finance leaders who combine strong technical capability with commercial judgement and executive presence. You will bring:<ul><li>CA qualification (preferred) or equivalent professional credentials.</li><li>Early career foundational training grounded in financial control/audit from a Big 4 / Top 20 Accounting firm.</li><li>Prior experience as a Finance Director, Financial Controller, Divisional CFO, Head of Finance, Group Financial Controller or similar leadership role.</li><li>Proven leadership of finance teams of 10+.</li><li>Broad commercial finance, FP&A, financial control, reporting, governance and audit expertise.</li><li>Experience within property, infrastructure, financial services, education, healthcare, aged care or other asset-intensive environments will be highly regarded, although exceptional candidates from other sectors are encouraged to apply.</li><li>Prior experience in asset / mezzanine finance and debt refinancing is advantageous.</li><li>Experience presenting to boards and engaging with executive stakeholders.</li><li>The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on leadership and execution.</li><li>A collaborative leadership style and a passion for developing high-performing teams.</li><li>An interest in working within a purpose-led organisation that delivers meaningful community outcomes.</li></ul> Apply Today - Ref: A001004Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button. Your application will be assessed within 3-5 working days. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Learn more about our recruitment services: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com.au/contact-us">https://www.roberthalf.com.au/contact-us</a>PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY APPLICANTS WITH FULL WORKING RIGHTS IN AUSTRALIA WILL BE CONSIDERED<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cm9iZXJ0aGFsZi41NDk3NC4xMDY3NUByb2JlcnRoYWxmZXhlY3V0aXZlc2VhcmNoLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-21T02:08:15Z

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